Quotemeal: Aug. 19th, 1954

Thursday, August 19, 1954

"Contentment is not by addition but by subtraction: seeking to add a thing will not bring contentment. Instead, subtracting from your desires until you are satisfied only with Christ brings contentment."
— Jeremiah Burroughs

More Quotemeal

"We are all pencils in the hand of a writing God, who is sending love letters to the world."
"The tasks connected with the home are the fundamental tasks of humanity."
"The loving service which God sends His people into the world to render includes both evangelism and social action, for each is in itself an authentic expression..."
"Sin will take you farther than you want to go, keep you longer than you want to stay, and cost you more than you want to pay."

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Illustration of Jeremiah Burroughs — "Contentment is not by addition but by subtraction:  seeking to add a thing will not bring contentment.  Instead, subtracting from your desires until you are satisfied only with Christ brings contentment."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, August 19, 1954

A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Yes, joyful are those who live like this! Joyful indeed are those whose God is the Lord!"
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"Jesus told [Martha], "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. Everyone who lives in me and believes..."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature."

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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.