Today, I am mulling over contentment. Gratitude for all that I am and have and my current stage of life. Not a constant wishing or dreaming for something better or different, but a joyful appreciation for what is.
Charles and I have made a commitment to practice this more so that by God's grace, this virtue might become a habit in us. We have been reminded that if the apostle Paul could learn to be content in need or in plenty, Our God can teach us too.
So, I am choosing today with the power of the Holy Spirit to be thankful and present instead of looking forward to the next season, the next day off, or whatever other perpetual next I am constantly day dreaming of because of my lack of contentment and gratitude for today.
Today, I am thankful that we have a place to live;
that we are healthy and able to work;
that we have jobs we enjoy;
that in my work, I observe and participate in the sacredness of last earthly breaths and heart-wrenching grief with the hope and love of Jesus within me;
that we have two beautiful spunky girls; that we have been given purpose and gifts to be utilized in that purpose;
that God is for us and nothing can separate us from his love;
That we have been given everything we need for life and godliness today;
That we are in relationship with the Word of God, Jesus, who died to save us and we have the word of God, the Bible, to hear God's voice and heart;
That we as believers have hope and certainty of a world where contentment will no longer need to be practiced. It will be realized.
3 comments:
I love you so much dearly wife!
I love your heart! Such a lucky man I am
Erin did you get any of my comments? This is Janet whitten
Dearest Erin, I can know see that the last comment made it through lol! If u remember we did a bible study on Genesis many years ago. This spurred me on and I completed the Bible. I am now teaching it to other women. I love serving the Lord. He has given me the fruit of the spirit. Wade has lost most of his Faith. I try reading scripture and praying with h and for him. Please pray for him. I am trusting God for our outcome on our house. Hehe will not tell you what it is. Because your heart is too big and you might send me your bank or something lol! I can't wait to see. What the lord will do. He has my complete trust. Although he knows I will always take the action to back up my faith. Ad Paul says I cannot brag about my faith but I can boast about the lord all day! I must stop I am afraid it will kick me off ahson. My love to you Charles and the children!
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