As we mature spiritually,
we walk in godliness with contentment and receive a great advantage both in
this world and the next (1 Timothy 6:6-7).
Like Paul, we learn contentment
regardless of the circumstances in which we find our self - deprived and in
want, or pleasant and blessed (Philippians 4:11-13).
Contentment drives out
striving and stress and teaches us to find our satisfaction in Christ alone. It
also prevents us from neglecting our walk with the Lord, or living at ease in
Zion (Amos 6:1).
We enter God's rest and
abide there even when life threatens to overwhelm us (Hebrews 13:5). Striving
causes contention and competition; however, God calls us to live at peace with
everyone (Romans 12:18).
We have not seen with our
human eyes, or heard with our natural ears, or imagined in our finite mind what
God prepared both now and in eternity for those who love Him (1 Corinthians
2:9).
He promises us our daily
bread and everything we need in order to survive in this world. He clothes the
lilies of the field and feeds the birds of the air and loves us and provides
for us just as richly.
Prayer:
Father God, teach us to
look for Your hand of provision for us in our daily walk and to live in
contentment. We thank You for giving us everything we need to fulfill Your will
for our life (Ephesians 2:10).
Bring us to a place where
we cease from our carnal striving and where we set our affection on things
above and not here on this earth (Colossians 3:2-17). Give us the divine mind
of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16), create in us a clean heart, and renew a holy
and purposeful spirit in us (Psalm 51:10).
Thought for the Day:
God gives us all good
thing to enjoy - every good and perfect gift, which we need as we dwell with
Him in contentment and thanksgiving. - Philippians 4:6
