Quotemeal: Dec. 19th, 2024

Thursday, December 19, 2024

"We are not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be.||"
— C. S. Lewis

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Illustration of C. S. Lewis — "We are not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be.||"

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About This Devotional

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