Contentment

Contentment must be a gift.  I think it must be hard to say to one's self, "I will be content with what I have," and then contentment happens.  And yet, that may be how contentment begins, --with a determination to make it so.

Tonight I am contented.  I've done some work and I've played some today.  I've been out to get groceries and talked to some people.  I've prepared and eaten good meals.  It feels so good to get my work done. I'm warm enough on this cold winter night.  I have a warm bed to sleep in tonight.  I am blessed.

I have what I need.  Contentment is a wonderful gift.  The writer to the Hebrews gives us insight into the real reason for contentment.  "For He hath said,'I will never leave you or forsake you.'"  The ultimate reason for contentment is that God is with me at all times. 

I would that I could always be contented as I am right now. However, when the unrest comes, (as it will), I know that I can get right back to the source of all contentment and bask in His presence.

Posted by: NJ on 1/8/2004 7:30:23 PM , 3 comments

Submitted by James at 1/8/2004 9:10:16 PM
    There is a book by Thomas Watson called The Art of Divine Contentment. It is based on href="http://www.manchesterrpchurch.org/cgi-bin/dailyreading.cgi?func=getOneReading&ref=Philippians+4:11" target="_blank">Philippians 4:11 "for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances."

    I have not read the book, but I've always liked the title and have wanted to read it some day.

    Best Regards,
    J.W. Stoker
Submitted by NJ at 1/10/2004 8:03:28 PM
    Do you have the book, or is it available to you? I think I'd like to read it, too.
Submitted by James at 1/10/2004 9:39:46 PM
    I don't have the book, but it is at the link above and available for sale. I've seen it but never have bought it.

    Best Regards,
    J.W. Stoker
Name: Url:
Confirm: