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Appreciate what you have Quote by Charles Spurgeon

“I have heard of some good old woman in a cottage, who had nothing but a piece of bread and a little water, and lifting up her hands, she said, as a blessing, What! all this, and Christ too?” quote by Charles Spurgeon
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“I have heard of some good old woman in a cottage, who had nothing but a piece of bread and a little water, and lifting up her hands, she said, as a blessing, What! all this, and Christ too?”

Charles Spurgeon

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The Blessing of Simplicity, 1885

Even with minimal material, gratitude can include all blessings, even Christ.

In simple terms: Gratitude embraces all gifts, big or small.

Key Takeaway

Practice thankfulness regardless of circumstance.

Themes

faith gratitude poverty blessing

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

inspirational spiritual

When to use this quote

  • daily prayer
  • charitable work
  • simple living
  • community service
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

theology humility spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small blessings do you often ignore?
  • How does faith shape your perception of scarcity?
A Different Perspective

Material scarcity can challenge the depth of gratitude.

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