When I think of contentment--words such as restful, peaceful, happy, delightful, gratification, trustful, and enjoyment come to mind. I also like the thought of "Trusting in God, or leaning on Him..."
But really--I like the word "satisfaction..." just being satisfied at where you are in life. So many times I can just look to the future...maybe wish I was there and not here. Or sometimes I just want my last year of college to be finished:) And so on and so forth...
Recently, though--God had been teaching to me to just lean on Him... "Can you be content where you are, Clarisa?" He will whisper softly. I ponder it.
Can I really just be content?
And that is what I want. I want to be more trusting, restful, and just leaning on my Father... He knows everything--so why not leave it in His hands? Why not just live for today--and be content with where Jesus has me--NOW.
And so, the word "contentment" is really taking on a new meaning in my life. To be fully and completely satisfied--that is where I want to be. Content. Restful. Trusting. Satisfied.
Jesus talks a lot about contentment in the Bible...and to be content in whatever stage or time in life you are in.
...not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content [Phil. 34:11].
...and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee [Hebrews 13:5].
...but godliness with contentment is great gain [I Tim. 6:6].
So really--God delights in contentment. He wants His children to be content in whatsoever area or stage in life they are in. So that is also my ultimate desire--to be content where I am in life. To learn to be more restful, more trusting, and more satisfied in the "right now and right here..."
...I love this picture--it really is an image of contentment--restful, trusting, and just satisfied with life.
...For I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content...
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