Quotemeal: Dec. 22nd, 2023

Friday, December 22, 2023

"All effective fathers learn the importance of a wise and flexible response to their children's calls for attention. No busy signals here. No "hold" button."
— Gordon McDonald

More Quotemeal

"Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: "It might have been!""
"He prayed for his enemies, and you do not even pray for your friends."
Johann Arndt
"It is impossible for a man to be a Christian without having Christ; and if he has Christ he has at the same time all that is in Christ."
"There is not a heart but has its moments of longing, yearning for something better; nobler; holier than it knows now."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Gordon McDonald — "All effective fathers learn the importance of a wise and flexible response to their children's calls for attention. No busy signals here. No "hold" button."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Friday, December 22, 2023

Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, firm foundation, Help me to avoid disputes about words, which does no good, but merely ruins the hearers. Help me do my best to present...."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"After he took the wine, Jesus said, "It's done ... complete." Bowing his head, he offered up his spirit."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"The next morning [after the earthquake released Paul and Silas from their chains and stocks in Philippi,] the city officials sent the police to tell...."
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
"Dear Beloved, What controls you? I don't want you mastered by any substance, destructive habit, or sin — whether public or secret. You are..."

About This Devotional

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