tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60260471771094224362024-03-12T16:47:50.845-07:00Hooked on Devotional ClassicsPathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15267588927897949239noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026047177109422436.post-82626994423882010842012-08-24T17:14:00.001-07:002012-08-24T17:14:12.688-07:00
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Trust God</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">The best way to gain divine
assistance is to place complete confidence in God.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">With great humility and
faith, contemplate the enormous power and wisdom of God. Nothing is too
difficult for Him. His goodness is unlimited. He is always ready to give those
who love Him the necessities for their spiritual life, and for gaining a
complete victory over themselves. The only thing required of us is that we turn
to Him with complete confidence. What could be more reasonable?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">For about thirty-three years
Jesus, the Good Shepherd, looked for lost sheep in difficult terrain.
Ultimately, it cost Him His life. Is it possible for such a devoted shepherd to
ignore a returning stray? Would it matter if the sheep had only a weak
intention of following Him? No. He would look on it with pity, listen to its
cries, and take it up upon His own shoulders to return it to the flock.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Remember what the Holy
Scriptures tell us in a thousand different places. No one who puts trust in God
will be defeated.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Before attempting to do
anything good, think about your own weakness and the infinite power, wisdom,
and goodness of God. Balance what you fear about yourself with your faith in
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">--Lawrence Scupoli, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Spiritual Combat</i></span></div>
Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15267588927897949239noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6026047177109422436.post-6295789558330710252012-05-07T08:44:00.000-07:002012-05-07T08:44:47.485-07:00Devotional Deja Vu ReduxAlthough this blog had to be terminated a few years back when my computer was hacked, I've set it up once again to intermittently post some "devotional classics" that I come across in my collection of old devotionals and Christian mystic writings. Some things never change, including my need for inspiration and the encouragement that Someone Who cares still has my life in His hands.<br />
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Some posts are repeats from the cached posts I copied from the old blog; other posts here will be new finds as I continue to pore over the books I've yet to complete reading. And some will be from the excellent and always-growing collection over at the <a href="http://www.ccel.org/research" target="_blank">Christian Classics Ethereal Library.</a> Enjoy!Pathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15267588927897949239noreply@blogger.com0