QUOTE (Eric Liddell) – July 11
July 11, 2014
Victory over all the circumstances of life comes not by might, nor by power, but by a practical confidence in God and by allowing His Spirit to dwell in our hearts and control our actions and emotions. Learn in the days of ease and comfort, to think in terms of the prayer that follows, so that when the days of hardship come you will be fully prepared and equipped to meet them. Father, I pray that no circumstance however bitter or however long drawn out, may cause me to break Thy law, the Law of Love to Thee and to my neighbor. That may not become resentful, have hurt feelings, hate, or become embittered by life’s experiences, but that in and through all I may see Thy guiding hand and have a heart full of gratitude for Thy daily mercy, daily love, daily power, and daily presence. Help me in the day when I need it most to remember that:
- All things work together for good to them that love the Lord.
- I can do all things through Him that strengthened me.
- My grace is sufficient for thee, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.
‘Now unto Him who is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever, Amen.’
~ Eric Liddell
In honor of Eric Liddell, Scottish Olympic champion runner portrayed in the film “Chariots of Fire” and missionary to China, who won the Olympic 400 meter race on this day in 1924.
Resources:
Today in Christian History
More Quotes from the Biography on Eric Liddell
A DEVOTED LIFE 
Reblogged this on quirkywritingcorner and commented:
good thought
Wise and inspiring words from a true Christian hero. Love the phrase “practical confidence,” that denotes the action necessary to grow our confidence in God, including: reliance upon the Spirit, gratitude in the heart, and affirmation of scriptural truth. Thank you for sharing, JD!
Beautiful prayer ~ Amen :Y
I loved that movie and his life inspires me.