“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” Philippians 4:11 (KJV)
Did you know we can be content no matter what we are going through? Paul admitted that he learned to be content. It was a process to be worked through and the same is true for us. One of the first steps is to identify those things that are making us discontented and what God’s word says. How many of these things do we find ourselves doing, or not doing?
- Allowing our peace to be robbed by comparing ourselves to someone else, desiring what they have or wanting to be like someone else. (2 Corinthians 10:12)
- Ungrateful for the blessings God has given. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
- Self-absorbed instead of looking to God or thinking about Him. We should be God conscience not self-conscience. (Isaiah 26:3)
- Not reaching out to others. Reaching out to others brings joy, as we forget about our own problems. (Galatians 6:7)
- Complaining and feeding a critical spirit. (Philippians 2:14)
- Taking God’s Word for granted and not reading it. (Joshua 1:8)
- Not accepting who God has made us to be. (Psalms 139:14)
- Not using our talents and gifts for the Lord. (1 Corinthians 12:1-11)
We can choose today to be content in the state that we are in. It is a choice, and being in relationship with Him will bring contentment. Write a list of at least ten things you are grateful for, and you will begin to see how your attitude and behavior will change. Gratitude guarantees contentment. Have an attitude of gratefulness all day long, every day.
“Father I choose to be content and grateful today.”
For His Glory
Linda Reyes Shepherd
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