Contentment
Contentment is one of the more difficult things to bring into balance. Ultimately, contentment comes when we have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. However, because we are called to "go", we have a responsibility to be content without becoming complacent. We shall talk about different kinds of people.
There are those who have lots of ambition and dream of doing great things. This works out OK as long as the individual is not selfish in that ambition. So many people disregard where God has them because they are chasing the next thing. Watch yourself! Don't take for granted where God has you now because you have your head in the clouds.
There are those who have no ambition and are simply content to relax. They like routine and are content as they can live a bit luxurious. They see the benefits of living a quiet life with little pressure to do more. Watch yourself! Don't think you can hide if God has asked you to do more than what is currently being done.
Regardless of whether a person is ambitious, contentment comes from have a Kingdom perspective and moving with the Spirit. The Kingdom of God is within in us and all around us. It is our opportunity to show the love and power of God to all those around us. Whether you are at home, at the job, on some great adventure, or stuck in an irritating place, we can reveal the Kingdom to others and see its revelation around us.
Are you missing what's really important because you are stuck on yourself?
2 comments:
I think this is an interesting idea. I especially like the last question. Many times we do get stuck, thinking/blaming it on other things, only to later find out we were just stuck on ourselves.
-Amanda
Ditto, knowing what God wants you to do and not just going with what you are "good at" or what will bring you praise. To God be the glory in all we do. Could being stuck on what 'man'thinks instead of God get you stuck on yourself?
~Mary
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