Quotemeal: Aug. 19th, 2010

Thursday, August 19, 2010

"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

"For a soul to come to Jesus, is the grandest event in its history."
"He came from God, all the apostles believed, in a sense in which no other came; does it not follow that he came in a way in which no other came?"
James Denney
"The valley of the shadow of death holds no darkness for the child of God. There must be light, else there could be no shadow. Jesus is the light. He has..."
"The best things are nearest: breath in your nostrils, light in your eyes, flowers at your feet, duties at your hand, the path of God just before you."

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 Thursday, August 19, 2010

A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"The Holy Spirit said to Philip, "Go over and walk along beside the carriage [of the treasurer of Ethiopia]." Philip ran over and heard the man..."
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, God of the living, Thank you that Christ's revelation of himself within my soul as Lord of my life and as the living Spirit of truth and..."
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will..."
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"Jesus replied, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.""

About This Devotional

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