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“we must be as satisfied to be powerless, idle and still before God, and dried up and barren when He permits it, as to be full of life, enjoying His presence with ease and devotion. The whole matter of our union with God consists in being content either way.” quote by Jane Frances de Chantal
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“we must be as satisfied to be powerless, idle and still before God, and dried up and barren when He permits it, as to be full of life, enjoying His presence with ease and devotion. The whole matter of our union with God consists in being content either way.”

Jane Frances de Chantal

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Encourages contentment in any state, trusting divine will, whether in abundance or scarcity.

In simple terms: Be content in all circumstances.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate inner peace regardless of external conditions.

Themes

spirituality contentment faith

Mood

serene hopeful

Type

religious philosophical

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • meditation
  • daily hardships

Key Concepts

theology stoicism devotion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you stay content during hardship?
  • What role does faith play in your resilience?
A Different Perspective

May conflict with desire for improvement.

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