Quotemeal: Jun. 16th, 2023

Friday, June 16, 2023

"I choose gentleness... Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice may it be only in praise. If I clench my fist, may it be only in prayer. If I make a demand, may it be only of myself."
— Max Lucado

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Illustration of Max Lucado — "I choose gentleness... Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice may it be only in praise. If I clench my fist, may it be only in prayer. If I make a demand, may it be only of myself."

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