Quotemeal: Aug. 19th, 2022

Friday, August 19, 2022

"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

"The first duty of love is to listen."
— Paul Tillich —
"To prepare our hearts for Christmas, we must cultivate the spirit of expectancy."
"No vital Christianity is possible unless at least three aspects of it are developed. These are the inner life of devotion, the outer life of service, and the..."
"Grace binds you with far stronger cords than the cords of duty or obligation can bind you. Grace is free, but when once you take it you are bound forever to..."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

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."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Friday, August 19, 2022

A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live."
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
"Dear Disciple, John was a masterful writer. He used a simple vocabulary to share nuances of truth and depths of theological insight. His use of such...."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Tell the world [all the wonderful things God has done to save and bless you] — sing it out!"
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, Help all of us who reverence Christ to be submissive to each other, even as he submitted himself to the people about him so that he..."

About This Devotional

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