Devotional Quotes

“You have been adopted. You are God’s beloved sons and daughters. Do you really think God is waiting to attack you on a technicality? Do you really think God has a continuous chip on his shoulder?”
― David A. Fiensy, The Journey: Spiritual Growth in Galatians and Philippians

“The morning bids me to linger a moment before the sun proclaims the day as having arrived. And it is this silent space hewn from a day not yet on its feet that tenderly and at times abruptly positions me to better face the arriving day. And I am utterly amazed that there has never been a single day in the whole of my life where the day showed up without this gift. Rather, it’s that I have too often shown up too hurried to accept the gift.”
― Craig D. Lounsbrough

“God’s habit of concealing mysteries is how He proves whether we would be kings in His kingdom.”

Excerpt From: Paul Renfroe. “Nobody Sees This YOU.”
― Paul Renfroe, Nobody Sees This You: How to Live as a Spirit in the Unseen Realm

“I think in heaven, the greatest heroes will be those we never knew existed during our time on earth. The quite parents who gave everything for their children. The unknown martyrs who gave their lives to Jesus. The faithful men and women who gave up reputations, raises, fame and glory to follow the narrow way.”
― Jessica Glasner, The Adventure: A Seabirds-Themed Daily-Devotional

“Dare we ever lose confidence in the one who is to our left, our right, in front, or to our rear in battle.”
― Adam Davis

“The most significant competitor of devotion to Jesus is service for Him. It is easier to serve than to be entangled in the things of the world, but we must take note that the one aim of the call of God is the satisfaction of God, not a call to do something for Him. We are not sent to battle for God but to be used by God in His battling’s.”
― John M. Sheehan, Application Commentary On Friendship: The Book Of Ruth

“He wants us to resist being charmed by the glitter of city lights and the potpourri of neon signs—some of the things the world uses to distract us. In its place, He wants us to seek only Jesus' dazzling light that shines in the deep niches of a believer's heart.”
― Douglas Lim, Moments Remembered - A 30-Day Devotional for Families

“God’s purpose often puts us into deep waters. He calls us to move from the safety of the kiddie end of the pool and head toward the deep end. If we choose to paddle only in waist-deep water, we miss the chance to witness his grace and power at work.”
― Douglas Lim, Moments Remembered - A 30-Day Devotional for Families

“Scripture does not end with disembodied souls escaping creation and ascending to some faraway place. It ends with God descending to creation to take up residence with mortals.”
― Norman Wirzba, Way of Love: Recovering the Heart of Christianity

“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
Matthew 7:7 NIV”
― Tracy L. Smoak, Living Water to Refresh Your Soul

“One generation commends God's works to another.”
― Psalm 145:4

“The most supernatural natural feeling thing in this world is to die to yourself and live in Christ!
It does not happen instantly! We really have a lot of baggage and opinions and pains and loves and hang ups and preconceived ideas and lusts and lists to erase, replace, revise, and mend before we reach perfection! We will not make it there while we reside in this flesh of dust, but it is the joy and goal of the redeemed child of God to work towards the goal of apprehending Christ!”
― Stacy Angelique McDonald, As You Rise: Scriptural Insights to Help You Get and Stay on The Narrow Way

“That’s what this devotional is about: being human. And with our humanity comes the ability to inquire, to imagine, to dream, to create.”
― Kat Armas, Sacred Belonging: A 40-Day Devotional on the Liberating Heart of Scripture

“Love is empty without a promise.”
― Cindy. David

“Love thrives on promises; without them, it feels hollow.”
― Cindy. David

“If you try to please everyone, you will please no one. It is impossible to lead your life for others' happiness.”
― Sudha Murty

“Give your children two things in life: Strong roots and powerful wings.”
― Sudha Murty

“Like numerous river-currents that rush towards the one ocean, those heroes
of the world of men enter your flaming mouths; like moths that fly ever faster
to destroy themselves in a blazing flame, the worlds hurry ever faster to their
destruction in your mouths. With your flaming jaws you lap up complete
worlds and devour them whole; your terrible splendours fill the entire universe
with fiery energy till it is scorched, O Visnu.”
― John D Smith, The butchers' manual 1890 [Leather Bound]

“Like numerous river-currents that rush towards the one ocean, those heroes
of the world of men enter your flaming mouths; like moths that fly ever faster
to destroy themselves in a blazing flame, the worlds hurry ever faster to their
destruction in your mouths. With your flaming jaws you lap up complete
worlds and devour them whole; your terrible splendours fill the entire universe
with fiery energy till it is scorched, O Visnu.”
― Vyasa Dvaipayana, Mahabharata

“Like numerous river-currents that rush towards the one ocean, those heroes
of the world of men enter your flaming mouths; like moths that fly ever faster
to destroy themselves in a blazing flame, the worlds hurry ever faster to their
destruction in your mouths. With your flaming jaws you lap up complete
worlds and devour them whole; your terrible splendours fill the entire universe
with fiery energy till it is scorched, O Vishnu.”
― Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, The Mahabharata

“Truly, it was at my darkest that Jesus felt nearest. It was in my sorrow that the Man of Sorrows stood by me. It was in my wordless groanings that our High Priest interceded for me. It was in my aimless wanderings that my Good Shepherd sought me. It was in my defenselessness that the Lion of Judah roared His protection over me.

It was in that dark night of the soul that the theological truths I'd learned about Jesus as a little girl in Sunday School took on real flesh-and-blood meaning for me.

I wouldn't choose the darkness again, but I won't waste it either.”
― Asheritah Ciuciu, Delighting in Jesus: Rhythms to Restore Joy When You Feel Burdened, Broken, or Burned-Out

“Gouranga is compassion incarnate,
O Sri Gourachandra, torrent of rasa,
for what fault am I denied?
You were Nanda's child indeed,
you played the flute, mellow tune on lips,
you appeared radiant at Nadiya,
to redeem sentient beings.

Only I was denied, why?

Your name, which redeems the wretched,
is hummed around your lotus feet
by nectar-craving, honey bee-like devotees

I, a naive sinner, a parched, pining skylark
take refuge at your feet, O Gouranga.
- Shija Laiobi”
― Arundhati Subramaniam

“Gouranga is compassion incarnate,
O Sri Gourachandra, torrent of rasa,
for what fault am I denied?
You were Nanda's child indeed,
you played the flute, mellow tune on lips,
you appeared radiant at Nadiya,
to redeem sentient beings.

Only I was denied, why?

Your name, which redeems the wretched,
is hummed around your lotus feet
by nectar-craving, honey bee-like devotees

I, a naive sinner, a parched, pining skylark
take refuge at your feet, O Gouranga.
- Shija Laiobi”
― Arundhati Subramaniam”
― Arundhathi Subramaniam, Wild Women: Seekers, Protagonists and Goddesses in Sacred Indian Poetry

“We all experience different times and seasons in our lives. There are times of challenging wilderness periods, times of planting and harvesting, and times of refreshing. Seek guidance and direction during challenging moments. The prudent person understands their path and can always ask God for wisdom, as stated in Proverbs 14:8 and the Book of James. Consider which season you're in right now and what that means for your life.”

Excerpt From
Peace Be Still: Releasing the Peace of God Into Your World”
― Silvana Williams

“I understand all freedom comes with a price, but freedom is such a joyous, marvelous, beautiful thing it is worth fighting for.”
― Wendy K. Walters, Name The Day: A 365 Day Devotional to Frame Your Day With Positive Affirmations and Encouragement

“Put off your sackcloth and ashes, and rise to the dignity of your true position - you are only limited because you choose to be so, not because there is any necessity for it. It is not fitting for you to grovel in the dust, you child of the King. Rise up! The golden throne of assurance awaits you! The crown of communion with Jesus is ready to adorn your brow.

Gather golden sheaves of grace, for they await you in the fields of faith.”
― Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Morning and Evening: A New Edition of the Classic Devotional Based on The Holy Bible, English Standard Version

“As Jesus prayed this prayer shortly before the cross, He rejoiced, knowing that the redemption that had been predetermined in eternity past was about to find its terminus in time and space.”
― John MacArthur, Jr.

“Simply by such sweet remembrance, the symptoms of divine madness automatically appeared in the body of Bhagavan Caitanya, who is the very personification of the mellows of prema-bhakti-rasa.
4.24.7”
― Murari Gupta

“My prayer is that laughter rises from tear-filled bottles and that pure joy overtakes you to the point you are jumping and leaping—shouting even.

~Tekoa Manning”
― Tekoa Manning, Jumping for Joy in the Midst of Sorrow: A Devotional to Awaken Joy During Times of Great Trials

“Learning from history is important to building our future. We should not ignore the mistakes of past leaders, nations, and people. They are tools for us; their destruction can be our instruction.”
― Brian Simmons, Courage to Conquer: 365 Devotions from Joshua, Judges, and Ruth