Quotemeal: Jan. 1st, 2018

Monday, January 1, 2018

"Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunder-storm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire off pistols."
— Thomas Mann

More Quotemeal

"You are free to choose, but the choices you make today will determine what you will have, be, and do in the tomorrows of your life."
"God delights to increase the faith of his children. We ought, instead of wanting no trials before victory, no exercise for patience, to be willing to take them...."
"Life without thankfulness is devoid of love and passion."
"Today we are overboard on belief but bankrupt on obedience."

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Illustration of Thomas Mann — "Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunder-storm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire off pistols."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Monday, January 1, 2018

A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song. Sing his praises in the assembly of the faithful."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them; but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease,...."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"The fatherhood of God is common to all his children. Ah! Little-faith, you have often said, "Oh that I had the courage of Great-heart, that I could..."

About This Devotional

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