Contentment Continued...
I will admit that I have struggled for years with being content in who I am, where I lived, what I had and how I looked. It was not until recently that God brought me to a place where I have found a sense of contentment. Trust me I still have those moments of want and desire to move on from any particular moment but I will say that those moments are being fewer and fewer. On the flip side I have also experienced a sense that we are not suppose to enjoy the things of this world nor are we suppose to have hopes and dreams. I found myself drawing away from relationships and being stagnant in the daily routines of being a stay at home mom for two small children. Fun and enjoyment were no longer a part of my vocabulary and when I did experience them I found myself feeling guilty for it. God did some work on me and now I am happy to say I feel that I have found a balance between contentment and those uncontrolled desires that so many times sent me spinning out of control. AS I mentioned before I still struggle with being content in what I have, right now I really want some new TOMS!!!

My resolve to be more content...

I resolve to be content in the good (and the bad) that the Lord brings my way and trust that each blessing, gift or material object that comes my way was given to me ultimately to serve those around me. I  resolve that I will pray-fully consider each and every hope and dream that enters my heart and mind. I resolve to live in each and every moment that God has given me and remember to give Him thanks.

God's Word says this about contement...

Job 36:11 "If they obey and serve him, they will spend the rest of their days in prosperity and their years in contentment"
This coming from a man who had lost EVERYTHING.

Phillipians 4:11" Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content."
Phillipians 4:12 "I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need."
(Paul was in prison when he wrote Phillipians.)

1 Timothy 6:8 "But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content."

1 Timothy 6:6" But godliness with contentment is great gain."

Hebrews 13:5 "Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Application: Make a list of the things God provisions on your life and meditate on them.
God's provisions on my life...
A healthy family
A heart that seeks the knowledge of God's Truth
A family that is always there
A church family that continues to deepen and grow
A group of friends that are always there to lend an ear
The opportunity to teach younger generations all that God is and has in store for them
A husband who supports me even on my worst days
A Christian environment where my children and I can deepen our faith
Opportunities to serve the women of my community
A hope of eternity through Jesus Christ
 I plan to add on to my list each and everyday.