This week the Lord has placed a contentment in my heart that is different than I have ever felt. It is a feeling that consistently brings me joy when I focus on it. The funny thing is that nothing has shifted in this life that would bring this feeling. There has not been new experiences, extra money, or great fulfillments. The Lord has simply reminded me that He is walking with me and is the giver of life. This contentment causes the people and circumstances that are surrounding me to shine in a new and spectacular way. It reminds of when sunshine flows over a person and they take a breath of relief and soak in that moment of peace. It is at that moment everything seems like it is going to be OK.
If you feel that your life is overwhelming and you can’t hold it all together, I encourage you to quit trying to hold it together. Quit chasing after the idea of success and simply love and appreciate the daily blessings that the Lord has placed in your life. Contentment will not be found by looking to our past, our by chasing the unknown possibilities of the future. It will be found when you are willing to simply be thankful for the Lord’s presence. Rest in His grace, in His truth, in His amazing ability to provide the sustenance needed to live a life of joy that will transform the world surrounding you. Contentment is one of the great gifts from the Lord.
1 Timothy 6:6-7
But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.
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