Quotemeal: Aug. 19th, 2010

Thursday, August 19, 2010

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"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

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Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, August 19, 2010

Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Romans 14:11
"It is written: "'As surely as I live,' says the Lord, 'every knee will bow before me; every tongue will confess to God.'""
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'The Good Fight of Faith' (1 Ti. 6:20-21,)
"Dear Father, invisible and immortal God, Guard me that I may guard what you have entrusted to me. Help me to avoid the godless talk and vain..."
Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
1 John 5:12
"He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Memories of Extravagance' (Jn. 12:1-3)
"Six days before the Passover celebration began, Jesus arrived in Bethany, the home of Lazarus — the man he had raised from the dead. A dinner was..."

Illustration

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."

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