http://waynestocks.com/2008/10/07/whats-the-big-deal-with-contentment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whats-the-big-deal-with-contentment Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:20:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://waynestocks.com/2008/10/07/whats-the-big-deal-with-contentment/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Darren Tue, 21 Apr 2009 11:44:44 +0000 I've often had the inner yearning to find the next "big" thing in my life. What I realized is that Christ died to set us free (Galatians 5:1), and when we accept His sacrifice for us, we are instantly set free. When I search for something more in the world outside of God's plan for me, I'm looking for something to make my "self" content and replace Christ's love. But what is in the world will not save me or provide true contentment, but will only bind me and keep me from being available to God. Thank you for helping me realize this further, and I pray that we remember that, godliness with contentment is great gain (1 Timothy 6:6). I’ve often had the inner yearning to find the next “big” thing in my life. What I realized is that Christ died to set us free (Galatians 5:1), and when we accept His sacrifice for us, we are instantly set free. When I search for something more in the world outside of God’s plan for me, I’m looking for something to make my “self” content and replace Christ’s love. But what is in the world will not save me or provide true contentment, but will only bind me and keep me from being available to God. Thank you for helping me realize this further, and I pray that we remember that, godliness with contentment is great gain (1 Timothy 6:6).

]]> http://waynestocks.com/2008/10/07/whats-the-big-deal-with-contentment/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Anonymous Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:10:09 +0000 I really like what you said. In my Bible study class we've been talking about how people will become too content with themselves and never strive to do more. The truth is that out true potential is never finished until the day we die. Satisfaction is what drives people away from seeking more and setting high standards. People think that " as long as I have this much money or as long as I stay in this position, I'm good for now." Yes, maybe this is where God wants you to be right now but why not strive to be more? Why not be all that you can be? I really really liked your perspective on this outlook! Thanks for that! I really like what you said. In my Bible study class we’ve been talking about how people will become too content with themselves and never strive to do more. The truth is that out true potential is never finished until the day we die. Satisfaction is what drives people away from seeking more and setting high standards. People think that ” as long as I have this much money or as long as I stay in this position, I’m good for now.” Yes, maybe this is where God wants you to be right now but why not strive to be more? Why not be all that you can be? I really really liked your perspective on this outlook! Thanks for that!

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