I struggle with being content almost every day. This post really helped. I especially struggle when others tell me I shouldn't be content, should want more. Should be able to travel and just do "fun" things in retirement. Instead I daily pray that I will listen to my God and not to others.
If the majority of people are telling you you *should*, chances are good you shouldn't, in my experience. No one is your Holy Spirit except.... THE HOLY SPIRIT!
Wise words, friend. Thank you for this kick in the pants. I struggle with my circumstances daily and joy is hard to find when my mind and heart are discontent. We are in a ‘holding pattern’ in our family with my husband’s recent retirement and moving home to Tennessee. The waiting for God’s timing on where we should live, church family, husband’s new job, etc leads to impatience and desire to make things happen quickly. I know that’s not the Lord’s plan for us, so I have to remind myself daily to submit and give it all back to Him. My contentment isn’t found in what or where, but is in Him alone. ❤️
The waiting room is indeed an easy place to feel discontent. Waiting on the Lord's timing is so stretching and reveals our hearts-- and all the places where we are struggling with control!
Beautifully written and so timely. I love how the Holy Spirit can speak to us in so many ways. Thank you for publishing this. Godliness with contentment is great gain!
I struggle with being content almost every day. This post really helped. I especially struggle when others tell me I shouldn't be content, should want more. Should be able to travel and just do "fun" things in retirement. Instead I daily pray that I will listen to my God and not to others.
If the majority of people are telling you you *should*, chances are good you shouldn't, in my experience. No one is your Holy Spirit except.... THE HOLY SPIRIT!
Wise words, friend. Thank you for this kick in the pants. I struggle with my circumstances daily and joy is hard to find when my mind and heart are discontent. We are in a ‘holding pattern’ in our family with my husband’s recent retirement and moving home to Tennessee. The waiting for God’s timing on where we should live, church family, husband’s new job, etc leads to impatience and desire to make things happen quickly. I know that’s not the Lord’s plan for us, so I have to remind myself daily to submit and give it all back to Him. My contentment isn’t found in what or where, but is in Him alone. ❤️
The waiting room is indeed an easy place to feel discontent. Waiting on the Lord's timing is so stretching and reveals our hearts-- and all the places where we are struggling with control!
Beautifully written and so timely. I love how the Holy Spirit can speak to us in so many ways. Thank you for publishing this. Godliness with contentment is great gain!
Indeed, it is!