I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:10-13 NIV)
Content. That's a word I have been wrestling with alot lately in my life. I'm not sure if it's a "holy" discontentment, like I just can't seem to get enough of "junk out and God in" kind of discontentment.... while I'd love to pridefully say , that's it.....unfortunately there's this other really ugly kind of discontentment. It's embarrasing. It's not good. I'm so mindful of what I want and what I don't have that I suffocate the ability to be grateful for what I do have. Okay I said it. I heard a quote recently that's echoing in my head by St Clair Furgeson "Contentment is a direct fruit of having no higher ambition than to belong to the Lord and be at His disposal."
Paul says in the scripture above " I HAVE LEARNED THE SECRET OF BEING CONTENT"....
and I am on a quest , with my family.... to learn that secret too! I'm thinking it has something to do with full surrender..... what about you?
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