Learning Contentment Quotes

“The more we hear ourselves grumble and complain, the more we take it to heart and believe our own words.”
― Nancy Wilson, Learning Contentment: A Study for Ladies of Every Age

“We often think contentment is something that happens to us, rather than something that we take pains to learn.”
― Nancy Wilson, Learning Contentment: A Study for Ladies of Every Age

“I have heard of some good old woman in a cottage, who had nothing but a piece of bread and a little water. Lifting up her hands, she said as a blessing, ‘What! All this, and Christ too?’” (Morning & Evening)”
― Nancy Wilson, Learning Contentment: A Study for Ladies of Every Age

“Contentment is a deep satisfaction with the will of God.”
― Nancy Wilson, Learning Contentment: A Study for Ladies of Every Age

“bless us and deliver us. He will not forsake us. As my husband is fond of saying, “God loves cliff-hangers.” He loves to deliver us at the last moment to see if we will trust Him and not flinch.”
― Nancy Wilson, Learning Contentment: A Study for Ladies of Every Age

“Contentment maintains control over the spirit and does not allow ungoverned passions and unrestrained emotions to bring discomposure right at the moment when the greatest composure is called for. Contentment calms the heart and leads the heart to act and speak wisely, even when under great provocation.”
― Nancy Wilson, Learning Contentment

“No heart of a child of God will ever be satisfied with an object or person short of the Lord Jesus Christ. There is room for wife and children, there is room for friend and acquaintance, and all the more room in one’s heart because Christ is there. But neither wife nor children, nor friends nor kinsfolk can ever fill the believer’s heart. He must have Christ Jesus. There is no rest for him elsewhere.” (Morning & Evening)”
― Nancy Wilson, Learning Contentment: A Study for Ladies of Every Age

“When those who grieve like Christians receive clumsy attempts at comfort from well-meaning friends, they receive it with kindness and grace. But an ungodly, discontented grief shuts people out, has no grace to extend, and can quickly grow into discontent, bitterness, and self-pity. It refuses comfort.”
― Nancy Wilson, Learning Contentment: A Study for Ladies of Every Age

“Contentment is comforting. Discontent is uneasy. Contentment is peaceful. Discontent is disturbed. Contentment looks out for others. Discontent looks only to gratify itself. Contentment is grateful. Discontent refuses to say thanks. Contentment counts its blessings. Discontent counts its grievances. Contentment is cheerful. Discontent pouts. Contentment takes the hit. Discontent points the finger. Contentment is generous. Discontent won’t share. Contentment is settled. Discontent is restless.”
― Nancy Wilson, Learning Contentment: A Study for Ladies of Every Age

“Contentment is the result of spiritual strength that comes directly from Christ.”
― Nancy Wilson, Learning Contentment: A Study for Ladies of Every Age

“But “stressed out” is not a neutral behavior; it is a sinful manifestation of an unquiet heart.”
― Nancy Wilson, Learning Contentment: A Study for Ladies of Every Age

“we had to coin the term “stressed out” to describe this common condition of a disordered heart.”
― Nancy Wilson, Learning Contentment: A Study for Ladies of Every Age

“When we displease our Father in heaven, we don’t feel like we are His children. But once we confess our sins and receive forgiveness, our assurance returns and our faith grows.”
― Nancy Wilson, Learning Contentment: A Study for Ladies of Every Age

“But left to themselves, thoughts often go dumpster diving, digging through fleshly things, carnal things, earthly things, untrue, ignoble, unjust, impure, unlovely, and unkind things.”
― Nancy Wilson, Learning Contentment: A Study for Ladies of Every Age

“We want new clothing, more clothing, pretty clothing, because rather than looking at clothing as something to cover the shame of our nakedness, we view it as a sign of status, a source of happiness, or a way to compete or show off.”
― Nancy Wilson, Learning Contentment: A Study for Ladies of Every Age

“Complaining and grumbling and murmuring are discontent’s ugly sisters, and God hates them all.”
― Nancy Wilson, Learning Contentment: A Study for Ladies of Every Age

“But “stressed out” is not a neutral behavior; it is a sinful manifestation of an unquiet heart. And it often brings a host of other sins with it.”
― Nancy Wilson, Learning Contentment: A Study for Ladies of Every Age

“Contentment disarms a situation that could become stressful. Contentment protects the unity and fellowship we have in Christ.”
― Nancy Wilson, Learning Contentment: A Study for Ladies of Every Age

“When we refuse to obey God, when we are driven by our own desires, it is no surprise that rest and contentment elude us. When we follow Christ in obedience and humility, we find rest for our souls.”
― Nancy Wilson, Learning Contentment: A Study for Ladies of Every Age

“If we want to find contentment, humility must be our frame of mind. If we want to be like Christ, we must take the form of a servant. We”
― Nancy Wilson, Learning Contentment