Quotemeal: Jan. 8th, 2026

Thursday, January 8, 2026

"I have had prayers answered — most strangely so sometimes — but I think our heavenly Father's loving-kindness has been even more evident in what He has refused me."
— Lewis Carroll

More Quotemeal

"Let your hook always be cast. In the pool where you least expect it, will be a fish."
— Ovid —
"For pity melts the mind to love."
— John Dryden —
"The future is purchased at the price of vision in the present."
"True faith produces a life full of actions, not a head full of facts."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Lewis Carroll — "I have had prayers answered — most strangely so sometimes — but I think our heavenly Father's loving-kindness has been even more evident in what He has refused me."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, January 8, 2026

The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"The spouse desires to give to Jesus all that she produces. Our heart has "all manner of pleasant fruits," both "old and new," and they are laid up for..."
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
"Dear Friend, Just as Paul faced his legal ordeals and challenging travels to Rome, My disciples in Asia Minor faced growing criticism, ostracism, and..."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight! Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of..."
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your..."

About This Devotional

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