When the things, we try to find contentment in are tested with the fires of life none of them will stand. And because we have tried to find contentment in them our lives will suffer.
We will suffer finding contentment in people and things, for our pride, our arrogance, our hatred, our fears, our worries, our lust, our understanding, our lack of restraint, our feelings, our looks, our religion, our church, our books, our entertainment, our health, our finances, our abilities and gifts, or possessions, our health package and so on…because where the mind and heart are set upon our strength comes from also.
Our contentment must be in the Lord for he is our strength and since he is our strength- then the fruits of the Spirit will also present themselves in our life (no matter the circumstances or trials) and this will bring glory to God.
“May our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loved us and in his special favor gave us everlasting comfort and good hope, comfort your hearts and give you strength in every good thing you do and say.” 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
A Psalm of David. The LORD [is] my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You [are] with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever. Psalm 23:1-6
The LORD is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving. Psalm 28:7
"But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence. Jeremiah 17:7
“This is what the LORD says: "Cursed are those who put their trust in mere humans, who rely on human strength and turn their hearts away from the LORD.” Jeremiah 17:5
Questions to ask?
Does the fruit of the Spirit come more easily when we are content in the Lord?
When content in the Lord, are we able to minister to those around us?
What happens when we look to others and things other then God for contentment?
What happens when we go through difficult times and don’t have contentment in the Lord?
“Good” has won over evil, is that contentment?
In the contentment of the Lord is there a need or want to fulfill in your flesh?
Be content in the Lord and come with the Spirit of the Lord.
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