Quotemeal: Apr. 27th, 2014

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving

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"It is easy to want things from the Lord and yet not want the Lord Himself, as though the gift could ever be preferable to the Giver."
— St. Augustine of Hippo

More Quotemeal

"The Glory of God, and, as our only means of glorifying Him, the salvation of human souls, is the real business of life."
C. S. Lewis
"Salt, when dissolved in water, may disappear, but it does not cease to exist. We can be sure of its presence by tasting the water. Likewise, the indwelling..."
"If I slip into the place that can be filled by Christ alone, making myself the first necessity to a soul instead of leading it to fasten upon Him, then I know....."
"Only at the cross of Christ does man see fully what it is that separates him from God; yet it is here alone that he perceives that he is no longer separated..."
Emil Brunner

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Illustration

Illustration of St. Augustine of Hippo — "It is easy to want things from the Lord and yet not want the Lord Himself, as though the gift could ever be preferable to the Giver."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, April 27, 2014

A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
""Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!""
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will....."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins..."
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, I want to join all your holy people in imitating the example of your apostle Paul, and I want to take notice of people in my own time..."

About This Devotional

Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.