I'll be giving away 2 copies of The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs. First published posthumously in 1648, Burroughs describes contentment as "that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submits to and delights in God's wise and fatherly disposal in every condition." In addition to unpacking the meaning of contentment, he devotes several sections to its opposite condition, the sin of murmuring. Finally, the book shows us how we learn this gracious frame of spirit in the school of Christ.
On a personal note, the Rare Jewel was another pivotal book in my life. After coming to grips with the sovereignty of God, this book helped me see where true contentment lies in the face of an impending divorce. It wasn't an easy read at the time, but it was a blessing in my distress by turning the focus away from my circumstances to the bigger picture. I still go back to the Rare Jewel time and time again.
To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment. (U.S. addresses only.) I will draw 2 providential winners on May 18. Thanks for entering!
Fantastic book. Please enter me.
ReplyDeleteSince I've already received TWO books from you, please do not put me in the drawing! Plus we already have this one.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great book and I love it that you are offering these books for your readers!
I believe I commented on a post of yours that I really needed to read this book, so please enter me! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteGreat give away Persis. Enter me.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your generosity, my friend!
ReplyDeletePlease count me in; If I win this book I wil give it to my sister who doesn't have a USA address :)
I've come back from my cyber vacation just in time... It does look like a book every Christian should read, so please count me in. Thank you for being so generous! Blessings!
ReplyDeletePut my name in the hat, as well. If Providence so deems me worthy.
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful book. I have it already, so don't add my name to draw.
ReplyDeletePlease enter my name in the drawing. Contentment is something I struggle with as my desires don't always align with God's sovereign will.
ReplyDeleteI love the Puritan classics. Thanks for the chance to win one.
ReplyDeleteI would love to be entered for this book. This is something I struggle so much with on a daily basis. thanks for hosting the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteRead about this at Multitude of Mercies. Please enter me in the drawing. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteDon't enter me...just have to say that I have also been enjoying this book! Thanks for your generosity! :)
ReplyDeletesounds like a great book, please count me in...
ReplyDeletePick me! Pick me! I love the Puritans and I love Jeremiah Burroughs.
ReplyDeleteI'm so thankful to see your giveaway before the drawing date, Persis! Please put my name in too.
ReplyDeletePlease, add me! And thanks for the opportunity!
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