At best we are but clay, animated dust; but viewed as sinners, we are monsters indeed. Let it be published in heaven as a miracle that the Lord Jesus should set His heart's love upon people like us.

Let us remember the loving-kindness of the Lord and rehearse His deeds of grace. Let us open the volume of recollection, which is so richly illuminated with memories of His mercy, and we will soon be happy.

If we are to say no to covetousness, we must learn to say yes to contentment. This involves learning to be content with what we have (Hebrews 13:5). Much of our discontentment may be traced to expectations that are essentially selfish and more often than not completely unrealistic.

I do not come to God so that Jesus can give me what I want. But I must come to God so that Jesus will grant me what I need.

There are no freelance Christians; there is no solo-flying to heaven.

How immense God is, that He is able to sweep into His purposes even foolish requests and bad motivations.

I only need a mirror to see a sinner.