Quotes for the day and night

[eschator83]

I've been wondering for at least several years whether the quotes for the night are generally somewhat difficult, unclear, even controversial, whereas prayers for the day are generally more clear, understandable, and more widely accepted.  Certainly, I can see many apparent exceptions to this pattern, but then I wonder if the apparent exceptions only reflect my point of view.  I keep thinking how the Light (day) brings truth and understanding, while the darkness...well, you know.  Is there a higher percentage of difficult quotes for the night?  Could that be intentional, coincidence, or a reflection of inspiration?
Members may recall I've previously asked about seeking explanation or perhaps rationale for selected quotes, and perhaps here we might discuss some without distraction to our meditation/contemplation in the main threads for quotes above.  I pray this will not be considered irreverent or otherwise offensive.

[Shin]

There's a practice some people have of flipping through the Bible or other holy works and writings without choosing particular pages and seeing whatever passage comes up as food for their meditation for the day.

The quotes posted for day and night are most often left entirely to God so to speak in that fashion, whatever comes up, comes up. This is the majority of the time, sometimes I will skip a few that come up to try to have two quotes that fit together day and night, or purposefully choose a few on particular themes. Sometimes I will look for new quotes and material and add these in to the quotations database of the Saints' Quotes website as well as post them.

I'm not aware of choosing "darker" quotes or "lighter" quotes for day and night, I haven't noticed a pattern like this personally, but it is possible I unintentionally picked out some quotes that way. It's hard to know what you might be unknowingly influenced by in your decisions. Everyone reacts to and receives somewhat different impressions of the quotes based on their personal experiences naturally. Perhaps I will read back against with this in mind and see if I notice a theme like this or other themes too.

For the most part the quotes are left up to God, whatever shows up shows up, and is often from my impression a very pointedly fitting quote to think upon that particular day. Deo gratias.

[eschator83]

I have a strong sense of being something of a kindred spirit, with one book of Amazing Coincidences (partially drafted) and another which began as Inspiration/Distraction (usually during prayer) and recently has spawned another book focused on "probable Inspirations."  I've had longstanding hopes of blogging these selectively as a way that might lead to publication.  Unfortunately, my first attempt at such consistent blogging was a book I called Ancient Wisdom, posting what I thought were the best cards in 3 decks of 3x5 cards I had handwritten, mostly religious, which I stopped posting when the bulletin board I was using closed down abruptly and I couldn't figure out how to recover my posts.
I'm afraid I'm running out of time for publishing and maybe even much more posting, but I'll keep trying to do the best I can think of.  Somehow, I was able to modify this time.  Maybe we just need to wait a bit longer until the screen reappears.

[eschator83]

I just tried to use the modify icon to edit the foregoing post, but it didn't reopen the post as I had hoped.  I wanted to say I hoped to post the best of my 3 decks of cards, but avoid implication that I had posted all of them.  I resolve (again) to reread more carefully (as preview).  Isn't there any way to edit after posting?

[Shin]

Good morning eschator! It is good to hear from you!

The 'modify' button should work for a few days after a post to allow you to edit it, I am not sure what the issue is?

[eschator83]

 Thanks for comment.  I tried again and as you can see modification worked.  I hope you are feeling better and getting some more good news.