As we start today what comes to mind as you see the word revitalize? Are you ready to step into the presence of God to find strength and renewal? Will it allow you to go beyond by finding contentment in any situation through Christ who gives you strength? Do you choose to let the joy … Continue reading Revitalize Your Spirit with Joyful Contentment in Christ.
What comes to your mind when you hear the word content? What would you think it would mean or require for you to be able to be content? What does your contentment depend on? Some may say if they had all they needed they would be content. Others may say if they had all they … Continue reading THRIVE: We need to learn to be content!
Are you able to find contentment no matter where you are in life? Are you able to be happy and satisfied with what you have no matter where you are in life? Are you able to be happy and satisfied with little and with much? Are you able to feel untroubled, at ease, and at … Continue reading Are you content or are you comparing?
So what are you allowing into your heart? Is it love or hate? Is it forgiveness or bitterness? Is it joy or anger? Are you allowing it to take root? Are you allowing it to grow? Are you allowing it to bloom and flooring? What will pour out of it when life gets tough? “To … Continue reading What’s in your heart? It’s a fountain of its content and what comes out of it is what it is filled with.
It’s funny that this is the word for today as I put “content?” on my whiteboard at word and asked people how they say it. Some read it as [ˈkäntent] – which with the fact that we work on content delivery on the website and via email makes sense. I would then ask them if … Continue reading How do you read the word “content”?
Despite or in spite of what going on around you and in your life, can you be happy? Despite or in spite of what going on around you and in your life, can you be satisfied? Despite or in spite of what going on around you and in your life, can you be fulfilled? Despite … Continue reading Are you content in every situation?
Can you be happy? Can you be satisfied? Can you be at peace? Do you find pleasure in your work? Do you find fulfillment in your work? Can you be content no matter what is going on around you? Can you stand firm? or will you be swayed by the winds of the time? Can … Continue reading Contentment!
God’s Word through the Message translation puts it this way: 4-5Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich; restrain yourself! Riches disappear in the blink of an eye; wealth sprouts wings and flies off into the wild blue yonder. 6-8Don’t accept a meal from a tightwad; don’t expect anything special. He’ll be as stingy with … Continue reading Are you content with what you have? Where is your heart?
The Bible teaches us to be content no matter what our circumstances may be. Are there any things in your life that are making you disturbed or disquieted and keeping you from being content? Contentment is a choice. Contentment is a decision to be happy with what we already have. It’s not about being discontent … Continue reading Are you always needy or have you learned to be content?
Titus 1:5 5 For this reason I left you [behind] in Crete, that you might set right what was defective and finish what was left undone, and that you might appoint elders and set them over the churches (assemblies) in every city as I directed you. Some people see good all around them, while others … Continue reading Contentment–Do you know when it is good to be content? What should you be content with?
Ecclesiastes 8:15 15 Then I commended enjoyment, because a man has no better thing under the sun [without God] than to eat and to drink and to be joyful, for that will remain with him in his toil through the days of his life which God gives him under the sun. Solomon recalls the remedy … Continue reading The Remedy for life’s unanswered questions: Joy & Contentment.
Ecclesiastes 5:19-20 19 Also, every man to whom God has given riches and possessions, and the power to enjoy them and to accept his appointed lot and to rejoice in his toil–this is the gift of God [to him].20 For he shall not much remember [seriously] the days of his life, because God [Himself] answers … Continue reading Every good and perfect gift comes from God, so let’s focus on the giver instead of the gift and be content with what we have since with God we have everything we need.
You are sanctified. You have been made holy. You have been dedicated. You have been consecrated/set apart for sacred use by God. Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, To those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ: Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. … Continue reading Remember what God says about you. The enemy will try to lie to us and cause discouragement, discontentment, and frustration.
Luke 18:1-17 1 Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit. 2 He said, “There was once a judge in some city who never gave God a thought and cared nothing for people. 3 A widow in that city kept after him: ‘My rights are being violated. Protect … Continue reading If you walk around with your nose in the air, you’re going to end up flat on your face, but if you’re content to be simply yourself, you will become more than yourself.
As another week is drawing to a close, it is still just as important to finish the week strong. Even though nothing has materialized visibly by faith I continue to walk forward trusting God’s perfect plan and timing to open the right door at the right time for His praise and glory. I am trusting … Continue reading W5D5: Finish Strong by preparing harder
After a few bumps in the road yesterday found a few more opportunities to look into and find referrers for as I step into today. The one active application is still an exciting one and hoping to hear back on it soon. An early morning meeting to discuss a situation and absenteeism will require discernment to determine the truth as many sources … Continue reading W5D2: Truth requires discernment. Decisions require discernment.
This morning the topic that came to mind was the need for a miracle to take place. Week 4 is closing out today and God has provided. The call back in March was from Genesis 31 to get out and go back and yet we are now nearly to the day 2 months from that … Continue reading W4D7: In God’s Perfect Timing, I need a miracle.
Trusting in God to help me press in and press on as the work week four is coming to an end and having watched four out of five opportunities go away and yet one remains on the table. Walking by faith and trusting God’s perfect timing to help get through and step into what’s next. … Continue reading W4D5: Finish the week strong and get ready for what God’s got planned for you.
As today begins and I consider how in 30 years the transition times have lasted a weekend and then jumped right into the next thing without a pause or moment to stop, reflect, and refresh. This time God has opened the door and it’s been over a week now and the search continues for that … Continue reading W2D4: Ever considered that it might be time to stop and smell the flowers?
Yesterday provided me with opportunities to learn as I spoke to a recruiter, grow as I spoke about camps, and give as I watched a part of the youth service. Interesting how it checked the What to do on day 2? Tuesday? Today? Learn, Grow, and Give boxes. Today as we hit Wednesday some call … Continue reading Day 3 – Are we at the bump or the ramp? Where will today take us?
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