40 Quotes About Devotional

Devotion is a strong, deep love for God. It is an intense loyalty to his will and an unwavering commitment to His purposes. Devotion can be expressed in many ways. It can be expressed in the words of the Bible, the prayers of the Church, or devotional thoughts—and it can be expressed in silence as well as in action Read more

Devotion is wonderful when it is expressed by the actions of our lives, but it is also very powerful when it is expressed by words alone.

I hope you remember that you always have a place...
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I hope you remember that you always have a place to hide, away from the noise of the world, away from all that dares to wound your heart. You can always hide within the merciful heart of God. Jocelyn Soriano
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Sometimes, all we need is just one person who believes in us and who will never give up on us. Someone who sees beyond our weaknesses, beyond our faults. Who knows that though we walk in darkness, we can still find our way into the light. Jocelyn Soriano
Love has a certain element of tenderness, which alone pierces...
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Love has a certain element of tenderness, which alone pierces through the heart and binds us more intimately than any force in the universe ever can. Jocelyn Soriano
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It isn’t violence that can break through our hearts. It isn’t force that binds us and keeps us together. Only tenderness has the power to accomplish what the fullness of love desires to do. Tenderness that approaches us little by little, and handles our feelings with the deepest affection and delight. Tenderness that is willing to wait for the right time until we are ready and we are no longer afraid. Jocelyn Soriano
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There at the cross, we see all pain and darkness conquered in such a way that it is defeated forever. Not by disregarding it. Not by denying it. But by giving value even to our tears. By loving everything about us, including our very worst hurts. Jocelyn Soriano
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How do you wipe away pain? You don’t. You put in tenderness, compassion and joy. You cling to hope and then you offer everything to God. And you wait, with faith you see all things anew — light shines out from darkness, happiness grows through every pain, and all things become indeed so very beautiful in His time. Jocelyn Soriano
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The deepest wounds of the soul are healed only by compassion... People do not merely need to be clothed, they need to be embraced with love. A love that enters into their own fears and frailty, a love that suffers with them and stays with them through their darkest hour. Jocelyn Soriano
... God loved me not because I was lovable, but...
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... God loved me not because I was lovable, but because it was His nature to do so. Oswald Chambers
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The giver is more than the gift; God is more than the blessing. And our being kept waiting on Him is the only way for our learning to find our life and joy in Himself. Oh, if God’s children only knew what a glorious God they have, and what a privilege it is to be linked in fellowship with Him, then they would rejoice in Him! Even when He keeps them waiting, they will learn to understand better than ever. ”Therefore will the LORD wait, that he may be gracious unto you.” His waiting will be the highest proof of His graciousness. . Andrew Murray
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And now brothers, I will ask you a terrible question, and God knows I ask it also of myself. Is the truth beyond all truths, beyond the stars, just this: that to live without him is the real death, that to die with him the only life? Frederick Buechner
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Our father. We have killed him, and we will kill him again, and our world will kill him. And yet he is there. It is he who listens at the door. It is he who is coming. It is our father who is about to be born. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Frederick Buechner
Why miss out on what God has in store for...
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Why miss out on what God has in store for you while you’re trying to get in on his plan for somebody else? Your plans are the best–for YOU–and so is your personality. You’re so worth it Nancy N. Rue
Oh! that I might repose on Thee! Oh! that Thou...
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Oh! that I might repose on Thee! Oh! that Thou wouldest enter into my heart, inebriate it, that I may forget my ills, and embrace Thee, my sole good? Augustine Of Hippo
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When we observe trials and tribulations in our world, there's even more reason to lighten the heavy load. Sometimes life gets tough and it's disheartening. Never mind happiness; what we genuinely need is joy! God didn't intend for us to be sad or serious all of the time. His word in Proverbs 17:22 (ESV) says, “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Dana Arcuri
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Each Christian comes from a different background, upbringing, lineage, and environment. But in Christ we are unified. Elizabeth George
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When life gets hectic and you feel overwhelmed, take a moment to focus on the people and things you are most grateful for. When you have an attitude of gratitude, frustrating troubles will fall by the wayside. Dana Arcuri
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The Lord doesn't always make our paths smooth sailing, but He does make it possible to rise above adversity. Dana Arcuri
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God is calling you to relinquish your old habits and beliefs that are holding you back from being all He called you to be. To trust that He has something bigger and better in store for you. Dana Arcuri
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In essence, joy is the quiet confidence that everything will work out right. The best part of being filled with joy is that it's contagious. Your joy overflows. You can't keep it to yourself. It spills over to touch other lives in such a marvelous way. People around you want to be in your company. You lift their spirits! Dana Arcuri
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Although we may encounter dark seasons, when we're filled with joy we'll have confident expectations that the sun will soon return and dark clouds will pass. Dana Arcuri
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The truth is that each of us fall short of loving unconditionally. We don't love others the way God loves us. Yet Jesus extended perfect love by living and dying for all of our sins. In spite of our failures, weaknesses, and selfishness, He sacrificed His own life so we could have eternal life. Dana Arcuri
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When we no longer have the strength to keep on walking, God will carry us. His strength is enough for you and I. Dana Arcuri
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The more you are grateful for what you have the more you can live fully in the present. When you live in the present moment the greater you can build stepping stones for a brighter future. Dana Arcuri
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I understand our mornings can be busy; however, if we cannot make time for God now, then when? Ashley Ormon
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You see, God didn't create us to merely survive. He created us to thrive! We were made for abundant life. Dana Arcuri
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Take no stock in saying, "never", because it carries no guarantee. Anita R. SneedCarter
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We each have the power to give. It’s the most gratifying feeling ever. By reaching out to help another human being you're sending ripples of positive change. Dana Arcuri
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Please don’t tell me you know just how I feel--you don't. Shirley Corder
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The Bible strongly encourages us to get involved in discipleship. Jim George
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Cultivating an attitude of gratitude begins with counting your blessings. In simpler terms, gratitude is expressing thanks for gifts we receive. Genuine gratitude helps us to see the little things in life that are often overlooked, yet so precious. Dana Arcuri
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There are times when we find ourselves pitching downwards, out of control. Yet God is always nearby... Shirley Corder
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The purpose of the Disciplines is freedom. Our aim is the freedom, not the Discipline. The moment we make the Discipline our central focus we will turn it into law and lose the corresponding freedom.... Let us forever center on Christ and view the Spiritual Disciplines as a way of drawing us closer to His heart. Richard J. Foster
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The God who delivered Hezekiah and the children of Israel is the same God who is eager to act on my behalf. Lori Hatcher
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If we stop to ponder the paths of our feet, would we: Allow our children to participate in sports or activities that will ultimately consume our family time, dictate our schedules, and cause us to miss church on a regular basis? Lori Hatcher
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In the words of a pastor friend, "Christianity is less about holding on to God and more about God holding on to you. Lori Hatcher
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Life is hard. If anyone tells you otherwise, they're lying. But life without faith is even harder. Lori Hatcher
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What we do determines much of what happens in the world to come, not just for ourselves, but for those around us. Lori Hatcher
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You either commit yourself as a professional racing driver that's designed to win races or you come second or you come third or fifth and am not design to come third, fourth or fifth, I race to win. Ayrton Senna
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Please don’t preach at me– I feel bad enough already. Shirley Corder