Ah contentment...that elusive virtue...that virtue that waxes and wanes...but what a glorious virtue to possess...

What does contentment suggest to me?

• implicit trust in our Lord's provision

• calmness of spirit

• selflessness

• quiet joy

• deep gratitude

• absence of internal striving

• sweet serenity

For my children, contentment may manifest in these ways:

• thankfulness

• a happy disposition

• a sharing spirit

• a certain fearlessness

• unshakable sense of security

No, it is not easy to be content. If truth be told, it is painfully difficult. This is especially when one is going through life's changes or challenges. It could be a financial setback, a chronic health problem, a horrible relationship one is trapped in...and oh, so many little things including pesky inconveniences can steal our joy and contentment. BUT we don't have to go through life's trials, big or small,  alone. We have the Lord's strength...and indeed, only in Him can we be overcomers...only through Him can we experience real contentment and joy. Everything else is just wood, hay and stubble...

And it all begins with our heart. For what a man thinks, so he is. And out of the deep wells of our heart spring the issues of life. So my prayer for my children must certainly include this Biblical virtue...that they learn, as Paul did, the secret of contentment through Him who gives them strength....

Dear Father, my children are so blessed...please help them appreciate all that they have : a Christian heritage, parents who while are terribly imperfect, love You, and want to guide them in Your ways, a loving extended family, a wonderful church, great friends, the opportunity to be home schooled....please keep their hearts set on eternal things. Please help them not feed the lust of their flesh, the lust of their eyes and their pride of life. May they find quiet peace and joy in truly knowing that You will supply all their needs according to Your riches in glory by Christ Jesus, whose name I pray. Amen.”

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Posted by Happyhome

I so enjoy reading your posts. Contentment is something to always be on guard about...something that can easily slip if I'm not paying attention.

I am so thankful to not have to face the trials of life alone, but with my sweet Savior by my side...I truly cannot imagine it any other way.

Christmas blessings,

Angela

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