A beautiful devotional, brimming with the wit and wisdom of Jane Austen and the timeless truths of Scripture. 

The works of Jane Austen can transport a reader to a world that exudes beauty, peace, wisdom, wit, and love. Captivating audiences for 200 years, the works of Jane Austen continue to capture today’s readers in droves.

This daily devotional includes short excerpts from the Austen classics, and a devotional thought and Scripture that meaningfully translates to women’s daily lives. Offering temporary transport to a simple and peaceful place, women will love taking a moment to revel in the beauty and truth of a Scripture paired with excerpts from Northanger Abbey, Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility, Persuasion, Mansfield Park, and Emma.

A Jane Austen Devotional

Thomas Nelson

Contents

Being Generous...............................................2Christ's Unconditional Love..................................4Vanity's Folly...............................................6Faithfulness.................................................8Unhealthy Friendships........................................10Building Character...........................................12Judging Others Hastily.......................................14Imitating Christ for Others..................................16The Virtue of Steadiness.....................................18Following the Golden Rule....................................20Heart's Kindness.............................................22Esteeming Others.............................................24Evaluating Your Focus........................................26Spiritual Bankruptcy.........................................28Respecting One Another.......................................30Letting Christ Be Your Guide.................................32Meek and Gentle Spirit.......................................34Developing Contentment.......................................36When Teasing Is Lying........................................38Stirring Up Trouble..........................................40Loving Like Jesus............................................42True Love's Endurance........................................44Developing Self-Control......................................46"Being" in Jesus' Presence...................................48Seeking God's Counsel........................................50A Critical Spirit............................................52Honoring Your Parents........................................54Baiting......................................................56Justifying Sin...............................................58Appearing Religious..........................................60Coddling Covetousness........................................62Letting Go of Worry..........................................64Unhealthy Persuasion.........................................66Trap Comparison..............................................68Setting Emotional Boundaries.................................70A Disciplined Prayer Life....................................72Danger of Self-Importance....................................74Choosing Kindness over Judgment..............................76Feeling Sorry for Oneself....................................78Self-Deception...............................................80In Support of Clergy.........................................82Appreciating Your Spouse.....................................84Rest and Refreshment.........................................86Looking for God's Purpose....................................88Flirting with Sin............................................92Pouring God's Grace on Others................................94Disciplining Your Children in Love...........................96Hope in the Lord, Not Man....................................98Being Servant-Hearted........................................100Receiving Wise Counsel.......................................102Governed by Selfish Impulses.................................104Jealousy.....................................................106Forsaking the Long-Term Prize................................108Striving for Pure Motives....................................110Justifying Compromise........................................112Chasing Out "Little Foxes"...................................114Adoption into God's Family...................................116The Sign of Discontent.......................................118Taming the Tongue............................................120Nursing Envy.................................................122Behaving Nobly...............................................124Sacrifices in Parenting......................................126Spiritual Hypochondria.......................................128Power of a Well-Placed Word..................................130Looking for Ways to Serve....................................132The First Beatitude..........................................134A Jealous God................................................136Getting Angry, Yet Not Sinning...............................138Obsessing....................................................140A Changed Man................................................142God's Rules Are for Our Protection...........................144Idle Gossip..................................................146Silliness....................................................148Speaking the Truth in Love...................................150Seeing God in Nature.........................................152Rising Above.................................................154Choosing Idols over God......................................156A Bright Outlook.............................................158When God's Favor Doesn't Look Like Favor.....................160Forgiven Much, Forgiving Much................................162Forgiveness..................................................164Not Getting Distracted.......................................166Living by Grace..............................................168Beware of Vipers.............................................170Developing into a Godly Woman................................172Taming Your Temper...........................................174Free to Live in Freedom......................................176Letting God Protect Your Heart...............................178The Art of Good Timing.......................................180Poor Judge of Character......................................182Agape Love in Action.........................................184Behaving with Dignity........................................186Pursuing Perfection..........................................188Tempering the Heart..........................................190Sojourners on Earth..........................................192A Spoiled Legacy.............................................194Seeking Repentance...........................................196Making Light of Sin..........................................198Iron Sharpens Iron...........................................200Beauty of a Teachable Spirit.................................202Godly Mentoring..............................................204Pursuing Vanity..............................................206An Honorable Legacy..........................................208Jane Austen Biography........................................210

Chapter One

"Upon my word," said Mr. Dashwood, "I believe you are perfectly right. My father certainly could mean nothing more by his request to me than what you say. I clearly understand it now, and I will strictly fulfill my engagement by such acts of assistance and kindness to them as you have described. When my mother removes into another house my services shall be readily given to accommodate her as far as I can see. Some little present of furniture too may be acceptable then."

"Certainly," returned Mrs. John Dashwood. "But, however, one thing must be considered. When your father and mother moved to Norland, though the furniture of Stanhill was sold, all the china, plate, and linen was saved, and is now left to your mother. Her house will therefore be almost completely fitted up as soon as she takes it."

"That is a material consideration undoubtedly. A...