The Secret of Contentment

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The Secret of Contentment
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The Rare Jewel of Christian ContentmentJeremiah
Burroughs
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The Rare Jewel of Christian ContentmentJeremiah
Burroughs
This text contains a very timely cordial to
revive the drooping spirits of the saints in
these sad and sinking times.
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I have learned the secret of being content.
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I guess if I thought about you I would
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God is my portion

• My feet had almost slipped
• When I tried to understand all this, it was
  oppressive to me till I entered the sanctuary of
  God then I understood their final destiny.
  Psalm 73

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Jesus is Enough

• For whatever was to my profit I now consider loss
  for the sake of Christ.
• What is more, I consider everything a loss
  compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing
  Christ Jesus my Lord. 37-11

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I can do all things

• through Christ who strengthens me

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A Work of the Spirit works Indoors

• We are Gods children! Romans 814

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Questions for Spiritual Direction

• Whom and I heaven but you?
• And earth has nothing I desire besides you.
  Psalm 7325
• Is God my portion?
• Is Jesus enough?
• Is Gods spirit working indoors?
• Is there something that I need subtracted from
  my affections?
• Can I share the secret of contentment with
  others?