Thought 188
Contentment
Time
is rolling away and we need to do our best to stay content, fruitful, obedient,
and, most importantly learning from who should be our most intimate Friend—the
Lord.
I describe that Friend as the one who pulls me
through. How do you describe Him?
Contentment seems to come in a very simple
way. The best way that I can describe it is taking life minute by minute with
peace. Yes, planning things can be good; but when my life becomes a series of
events or ministry involvements without contentment, I feel that my personal
ministry loses power and I lose closeness in my relationship with the lover and
Savior of my soul, the Author and Finisher of my faith, Jesus Christ; and I
know that I need to slow down. Jesus truly has changed my life! and by taking
life step by step with Him I believe that all of our
lives will be following His leading. Amen? If we aren’t practicing stillness;
resting and being content in the Lord’s presence, it is very hard to be
encouraged and rejuvenated, especially when serving in ministry.
Without rejuvenation, we “ministers” take the sole responsibility of
leading and taking care of a flock of souls, but the problem is that we do so
in our own strength. This is very stressful! But what did Jesus say about all
this? His yoke is easy and His burden is light. Could it be that when we step out of contentment we start pulling away
from His yoke? Paul mentions that he has peace in all situations (Philippians 4:11-13). The best way to
follow His hand, that I know, is to commit everything to Him: my future,
beautiful wife; my family; my job; my ministry; my rest; my mentorship; my
growth; everything!
