Hi all! How are you? I am an avid reader of other folks' blogs and while reading through some the other day I came across this statement:
Man, this really spoke to me!! I have been so convicted about the many times a day I complain, either aloud or to myself, about all the responsibilities I have and how I can never get anything done because of all the interruptions in my day (and on and on and on). When I read this wonderfully put together sentence I thanked the Lord for meeting me where I was and helping me do something about it. God is so awesome in a hundred thousand ways, but one way that I have been thanking Him for lately is not letting me stay in a state of discontentment. He wants the better thing for me. After some prayer and talking it out with God I have come to some conclusions that I need some sort of break each week from the stuff that I am called to do, but on the other hand I can control my attitude about how I am going to react to the situations that arise in my day to day life. I know that I will not be perfect about this complaining stuff, so don't think that about me at all. It will be a work in progress, but thank you Lord for the progress!! Paul said to be content in whatever circumstances you are placed in (Phil. 4:11). He was talking about some money issues going down, but I can take away from this verse the ability to resolve to be content with the place that God has me in right now. I love you all.
P.S. I got the "contentment statement" from Priscilla Shirer's blog. Her web address www.goingbeyond.com/blog. She is totally cool!
Thanks for the reminder...I also get bogged down sometimes and need a break. I also think of my favorite song by Steven C. Chapman that is out...In every little thing you do...do it for the One who saved you! "Whatever you do..in word or deed...do it in the name of the Lord Jesus!" Col 3:17 This is the memory verse that I have in my kitchen and on my bathroom mirror!! I too struggle. Thanks for sharing. LOVE YOU
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