Be content

I love to watch vlogs of people who inspire me spiritually and to grow as a person. And one such vlogger is Hillary from ourfarmhouse. You can follow her on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyi2s6ER-u4_EtFHYT-nfA)

Whenever I watch her and her husband Joe spend time together, it creates a beautiful moment. They are funny together as a couple and individually they both seem happy to be who they are and where they are in life. I was reading some of the comments from other YouTube  members on their video and one in particular got me thinking which led me to write this post. The comment was how they both seemed to be in content with each other.

The word 'content' got me thinking. I started to question myself... How often am I content with my life? And the answer was a lot many times, I am happy with who I have become and my family. However, it is not always sunshine for me. There are days when I feel that I could be more and have more. I know I am not alone on this and you have experienced the same. I know you have... ;)

Well that is when we need to stop whatever we are doing, sit down with a cup of tea or coffee and thank God for what He is doing in our life. He knows what is best for us and we are where we are because that is where He wants us to be. We need to praise Him for seeing the whole picture. We never see the grand picture and we often miss out on why things are different from what we expected. We must thank God when He answers our prayer and be content when He does not. 

Do your everyday activities with a heart of content and gratitude. 

Trust me, it makes a lot of difference for your human and spiritual self.

So next time you dread to wash the dishes, remember be thankful that you had a meal to eat and be content in having an empty sink after your done.

Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:11-13

Happily content.

Jency