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What does it mean to be content ?



I will go straight to the topic….
Contentment defined is a state of happiness and satisfaction. Recently the Lord has been impressing in my heart so much on this. And it comes at a time when I am trusting God to do so much in my life. So many people believe ( I have also found myself in that state sometimes ) that if only God bless me with a car, with a house, a better job, a wife , a husband , school fees,even that which is in your mind, then will they be happy. When you cross over to the other side you will discover that none of these will ever give complete joy and satisfaction.
I have come to know that even in the season of waiting and in the storm you can still find happiness and satisfaction.
The word of God tells us that in all circumstances we should give thanks. Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.(1Thesalonians 5:18). In thanksgiving I have found happiness and satisfaction. As I give thanks I discover how much God has been good to me and I need not to complain in my current situation.
I am not ignorant of the fact that there will be low moments, tears (I have cried too). But dear child of God, crying will cause more pain than joy. So choose joy, choose to rejoice in the Lord. Look around He has been good to you.
In this storm, in the season of waiting spend more time in His Presence. Read the word, worship Him, give thanks more in your prayers, pray without ceasing and love people even those who speak negative about your situation ( His grace is sufficient). Do not pass your frustrations to people.
Whatever the Lord tells you to do, obey! There is so much joy and satisfaction in obedience.
Scripture:
Philippians 4:11-12 - Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, [therewith] to be content.
1 Timothy 6:6-8 - But godliness with contentment is great gain.

Amen and Amen !

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