Quotemeal: Sep. 24th, 2019

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

"God has a purpose behind every problem. He uses circumstances to develop our character. In fact, he depends more on circumstances to make us like Jesus than he depends on our reading the Bible."
— Rick Warren

More Quotemeal

"Oh Lord, become the master of our passions, and the creator of our desires."
R. Marklund
"Nobody can fight properly and boldly for the faith if he clings to a fear of being stripped of earthly possessions."
Peter Damian
"The good neighbor looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human and, therefore, brothers."
"Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be obtained."
C. S. Lewis

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Rick Warren — "God has a purpose behind every problem. He uses circumstances to develop our character. In fact, he depends more on circumstances to make us like Jesus than he depends on our reading the Bible."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, September 24, 2019

A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"Yet the Galileans welcomed [Jesus], for they had been in Jerusalem at the Passover celebration and had seen everything he did there. As he..."
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. And don’t sin by letting anger control you. Don’t let the sun go...."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Who is like you among the gods, O Lord — glorious in holiness, awesome in splendor, performing great wonders?"
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"These seven [who were chosen to oversee the food distribution] were presented to the apostles, who prayed for them as they laid their hands on them. ..."

About This Devotional

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