Oh boy. . . contentment is sometimes a really hard thing. Well not just sometimes, it is really hard pretty much all the time. Paul wrote in the book of Philippians that he had learned to be content no matter what happened. I wish I could be like that. I try really hard and am always striving for it, but I know I fail.
One of my biggest trials in being content has to do with where we live. I really want to have a house in the country! I didn't grow up in town and I feel like a fish out of water. I want my kids to grow up with lots of room to move around, fresh farm air, no traffic, beautiful sounds of nature, animals, and lots of good hard work. Well, right now we are living in the middle of town with neighbors all around. Needless to say, I have a hard time being content sometimes. But, God has placed us where we are at for the time being because He has a purpose. We sometimes can't always see that purpose, but He always has one. Regardless of that fact, it still is hard to be content. One thing I know though is that God is creating in me contentment and patience. Every day that I desperately want a country house, God is working on me and quietly whispering, "Have patience my child. I know what is best for you. Let my peace come over you and bring you contentment. Be happy where you are at now." And that is what I do. I let God's peace bring me contentment. I can handle anything that comes my way with Him on my team. Does that mean that I have settled for living here the rest of my life? By no means. Just because you become content with where you are at now does not mean you have to give up your desires or dreams or aspirations. You must just learn to have peace of mind in your current situation. Just as our earthly fathers want to provide for our desires, so does our Heavenly Father. In His time.
God wants us to be content. We need to totally rely on Him and His timing for things. He knows what is best for you and has the most amazing plans for His children if we just wait for Him. We've gotta be content with where we are now. Your battle may not be with where you want to live, but I am sure that you have something. We all do. I pray that you will let God handle your battles, give Him the reins, and learn to have His peace in everything.
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