Contentment Quote by Edward Bouverie Pusey
““If we wished to gain contentment, we might try such rules as these: 1. Allow thyself to complain of nothing, not even of the weather. 2. Never picture thyself to thyself under any circumstances in which thou art not. 3. Never compare thine own lot with that of another. 4. Never allow thyself to dwell on the wish that this or that had been, or were, otherwise than it was, or is. God Almighty loves thee better and more wisely than thou dost thyself. 5. Never dwell on the morrow. Remember that it is God's, not thine. The heaviest part of sorrow often is to look forward to it. "The Lord will provide.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Lord Will Provide, 1860
Contentment comes from accepting reality, avoiding complaints, comparison, and future anxieties, trusting divine wisdom and provision.
In simple terms: Accept life as it is, trust God, avoid comparison and worry.
Key Takeaway
Embrace present, trust divine care.
Themes
contentment
acceptance
faith
trust
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal grief
- daily stress
- financial worries
- health concerns
Key Concepts
Stoicism
Christian theology
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice acceptance without ignoring needed change?
- What does trusting a higher power mean in practical terms?
A Different Perspective
May overlook legitimate concerns or lead to passive acceptance of injustice.
