finding contentment in a discontented world

topic today sounds long, hopefully i won't be long in explaining it....hehehe !! anyways, here we go: guys, when we conduct ourselves in ways that are opposed to God's commandments, we rob ourselves of God's peace. when we fall prey to the temptations and distractions of our irreverent age, we rob ourselves of God's blessings. when we become preoccupied with material possessions of personal status, we forfeit the contentment that is rightfully ours in Christ.

so, where can we find lasting contentment? is it a result of wealth, or power, or fame? guess not. genuine contentment is a gift from God to those who follow HIS commandments and accept HIS Son. when Christ dwells at the center of our families and our lives, contentment will belong to us just as surely as we belong to HIM. do you seek happiness, abundance, and contentment? if so, here are some things that you should do: love God and HIS Son; depend upon God for strength; try, to the best of your abilities, to follow God's will; and strive to obey HIS Holy Word. when you do these things, you'll discover that happiness goes hand-in-hand with righteousness. the happiest people are not those who rebel against God; the happiest people are those who love God and obey HIS commandments.

what does life have in store for you? well, what i can say is, a world full of possibilities (of course it's up to you to seize them), and God's promise of abundance (of course it's up to you to accept it). so, as you embark upon the next phase of your journey, remember to celebrate the life that God has given you. your Creator has blessed you beyond measure. honor HIM with your prayers, your words, your deeds, and your joy.

now, are you a thoroughly contented christian? if so, then you are well aware of the healing power of the risen Christ. but if your spirit is temporarily troubled, perhaps you need to focus less upon your own priorities and more upon God's priorities. when you do, you'll discover this life-changing truth: genuine contentment begins with God......and ends there. have a good day all of you !!!


quote of the day:

"God is most satisfied in us when we are most satisfied in him." by John Piper