Quotemeal: Aug. 8th, 2019

Thursday, August 8, 2019

"Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne well those laid on you; it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently."
— François de Sales

More Quotemeal

"Faith is realizing that I am useful to God not in spite of my scars but because of them."
Pamela Reeve
"Believing in the future takes faith. ... We cannot function effectively without a belief in that which does not exist. ... You believe in tomorrow; you believe...."
"Many things I have tried to grasp, and have lost. That which I have placed in God's hands I still have."
"If God were small enough to be understood, He would not be big enough to be worshiped."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of François de Sales — "Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne well those laid on you; it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, August 8, 2019

A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"[Continuing in the synagogue, Paul said,] "And now we are here to bring you this Good News. The promise was made to our ancestors, and God has now..."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Praise the name of the Lord! Praise him, you who serve the Lord."
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"You must warn each other every day, while it is still "today," so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God. For if we are..."

About This Devotional

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