Here is a word that I have struggles embracing: contentment, which means a state of happiness or satisfaction.
For me, contentment looms as a fixed mindset because there is so much more we can achieve and receive in this life.
Why would you want to settle for less? It has always been a question I have asked myself.
However, after careful examination of one of our contributing author's lives, David introduces us to our F.T.D.C.R formula to a purposeful life. I discovered that contentment with God is far different from contentment with perishable commodities.
After David's anointed to be the next king of Israel, he spent years taking care of his Father's sheep. David could have thought, God, what am I doing stuck with a bunch of sheep? However, David knew that God was in control, so he just kept going to work with a good attitude, grateful for where he was. Because David was content in the shepherds' fields, David made it to the throne. He passed that test.
However, if you are not content with the season you are in, you will not be satisfied even if your dreams come to pass. Discontentment will follow you everywhere you go.
Here are our Power Words.
But godliness with contentment is great gain.
1 Timothy 6:6, NIV
Psalm 23:4
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Let's train our minds to be thankful and satisfied with where God has us right now. Over the noises or influences of our culture, selling the false narrative of acquiring more possessions produces contentment. Instead, see every moment as a gift from God to become more helpful than the previous day, reflecting on the growth you have made. God has a bright future for us.
YOU'RE A MIRACLE!
God wants you to LIVE life on PURPOSE.
