"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1 I am embarking on a new journey. For the past seven years have taught preschool and loved it! It has been a fun, fun job and very fulfilling. The Lord gave me a safe haven. A place with sweet co-workers and precious children. A place to heal. A place to be a mom to many children. Now, however, I find myself called in a different direction. I believe that season of my life is over. It served it's purpose.
I'm not sure what my new journey entails but I'm excited and content where I am..."I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am." Philippians 4:11 I know that it is the right decision, a little scary, but the right decision, nonetheless. After talking and praying with one of the ministers I felt as if a weight had been lifted. I felt as if God was there closing this door telling me "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for "I" will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
I know that God is preparing me for something more. I'm not sure what that is right now. God's timing is not mine. I will just wait for Him patiently seeking Him "But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently." Romans 8:25 I believe my job right now is to delve into His word finding truths for my life. "Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given you as well." Matthew 6:33
I look forward to this next chapter in my life knowing He has great plans for me... "For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Until next time...
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"If you would have fish, get a net and drop it in the water; if they are not there, pick another fishing hole." I just love that quote but have no idea where it came from. We may never get all we want; the list may be too long for so few years.But actually, there is more peace in wanting what we get than in getting what we want. Enjoy your time at home.~Luke 8:39 ~ Return to thine own house, and show how great things God hath done unto thee. There is no place like home!!! Home Sweet Home!!! Love ya, MEL
Thursday, August 05, 2010
Trust God by learning to be content
by Rick Warren
"There is great gain in godliness combined with contentment; for we brought nothing into the world and we can take nothing out of it." 1 Timothy 6:6-7 (NRSV)
"So God chooses to use finances as the acid test of how much you trust Him. He wants us to come to him and ask when we have a need and learn to be content ..."
What is contentment? Contentment means my happiness is not dependent upon circumstances. Most people get caught in "when" thinking -- "When I get such and such, then I'll be happy." "When I get to a certain level economically... When I get a certain job ... When I can retire ... then I'll be happy. When I get the house paid off... When I get the bills paid off... then!"
God says "No, once you get there, you'll always want something else. You'll always want more." Somebody once asked the billionaire Howard Hughes, "How much does it take to make a man happy?" He said, "Just a little more."
God says, "I want you to learn contentment." It's not about not having goals. It's saying "My happiness is dependant upon the Lord not on my circumstances in life."
Paul learned contentment. He says in Philippians 4:12, "I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I've learned the secret of contentment in every situation." (LB) Contentment is something you have to learn. It's not something that comes naturally. I, by my nature, am naturally discontent. And so are you.
How do you learn to be content? Stop comparing. God says it's stupid to compare yourself to others. You compare houses, clothes, cars. I bought a computer a couple of weeks ago and I was so excited about it. Then I opened a magazine and there's a newer model!
We're constantly comparing -- and comparing causes discontent. And because of discontent God says, "You can't handle what I want to give you because you're putting too much priority on things in your life." Can God trust you with wealth? Have you learned to be content?
I don't know why but God has chosen money to be the acid test of our faith. We spend our entire lives trying to make it, earn it, save it, spend it, and use it. So God chooses to use finances as the acid test of how much you trust Him. He wants us to come to him and ask when we have a need and learn to be content, that our happiness isn't dependent on how much or how little we've got. If you don't learn contentment, you'll never be happy. You'll always want more.
This was my morning devotion this morning so I had to share it with you!!! Hope you don't mind! Love, MEL
It's perfect Mel!! Thank you, I love it, as I do you!! Have a great day!
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