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“Seek a suitable time and meditate often on the favors of God.”
― J.D. Nelson, The Imitation of Christ with Devotional & Study Guide

“On the day of judgment, we shall not be asked what we have read but what we have done; not how well we have spoken, but how well we have lived.”
― J.D. Nelson, The Imitation of Christ with Devotional & Study Guide

“What would it profit us to know the Bible by heart and the principles of philosophers if we live without grace and the love of God?”
― J.D. Nelson, The Imitation of Christ with Devotional & Study Guide

“Even though you bear it unwillingly and are indignant, restrain yourself and let no inappropriate words pass your lips at which the weak might be scandalize”
― J.D. Nelson, The Imitation of Christ with Devotional & Study Guide

“He found that he was often more united to God when practicing God’s presence within his other activities and duties than when he practiced God’s presence during the time set apart for meditation and prayer.”
― J.D. Nelson, Practice of the Presence of God with Devotional & Study Guide

“I am the God not of dissension, but of peace;”
― J.D. Nelson, The Imitation of Christ with Devotional & Study Guide