Lynn for more Thankfulness! Come and share your thankful heart.
The Lord hears the prayer of the righteous. Proverbs 15:29
Lynn talks about contentment today.
This is something that the Lord has been teaching me these last 10 months (July 11th) that my husband has been unemployed.
Content: Satisfied with what one has. Ease of mind, satisfaction. To satisfy.
This is the dictionary meaning.
Ease of mind really hit me.
I'll be happy when...
I'll be satisfied when....
I'll be content when....
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:11-13
What I have learned these last 10 months is how discontent I used to be. How much I worried and was anxious.
To think that when my husband and I had 6000 dollars each month more and I WORRIED if we were going to be able to pay bills????
It is mind boggling to me now!
I'm thankful that I have learned to be content with the state I find myself right now.
Being thankful for today.
Thankful for God's love.
Thankful for God's care.
Thankful for God's provisions over our lives.
Thankful for God's favor.
Thankful for God's forgiveness.
Thankful for God's saving grace and mercy upon our lives.
Thankful for His leading in our lives.
Thankful that my family and I are growing up in all things in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 4:15.
I'm thankful that I am trusting God and NOT things.
Even though my husband did not get the job that we had asked prayer for, I am thankful that God IS still in control.
Even though I do not understand God's ways, I'm thankful that He does.
Even though Randy and I are at a place where we don't know which way to turn, what path to take, I'm thankful that God says to rest in Him and wait patiently for Him.
Even though there is so much uncertainty around us, I'm thankful that we go about our days and living our lives, not wallowing in fear, depression and anxiety.
I'm thankful that I'm not curled up in a fetal position because I just can't deal with the the stress.
I'm thankful that my husband is not drinking himself senseless to numb the emotional pain.
I'm thankful that our family has more peace in this household even though there is more stress and uncertainty than we have ever experienced in our lives.
I'm thankful that God is in control and that I can cry because I'm hurting and He will wipe my tears.
I'm thankful that I have a Daddy that loves my family and I so much that He will not leave us hungry and destitute.
I'm thankful that God hears our prayers and answers them. In His time He will make all things beautiful. His Word says so.
I'm thankful for His Word the Bible. Life giving, thirst quenching, spirit strengthening and love giving Word!!
I'm thankful that I can run to His Word each and every day, numerous times a day and find contentment to ease my soul!
Thy Kingdom come Father God on earth as it is in Heaven.
amen amen amen
15 comments:
Beautiful post Ang!
I have to concentrate on that too. I have to learn to be more thankful for what HE has given me instead of what I "think" I need.
Love you gurlie!
Amen, to live a life of gratitude. I am thankful for you and how you helped build me up and make me stronger. Hope you have an awesome day Sis. Love and ((hugs))
Okay, can I tell you how content I've been feeling the last few weeks? What a wonderful post and speaks volumes for me! We decided this year not to take a vacation to the beach like we've done the past few years and instead spend the money on a house project. I thought I would miss the beach. I thought I would miss getting away. Instead the Lord has given me this sense of contentment of just being in this beautiful house that HE has provided for us. Being content to just sit on my back porch with my hubby and watch the sunset. Thank you Angela! What a beautiful way you have expressed what I am feeling lately! Enjoy your day!
Angela,
What a beautiful post! Even though you have many things that could cause you worry, you are choosing to be thankful and content. God is truly our Great Provider. Our family knows that first hand as we also had a time of great financial struggle a couple of years ago. God always took care of us and still does to this day. And I know He always will. I will be praying for you.
Hope you have a wonderful Thursday!
Karen
Your post was very inspirational. I am so glad you are able to be happy though all the trials of life. And come out on top. Big hug.
My prayers are with you.
What a needed post for me. I loved it. I love how you choose to rest in Him.
I love your thankful heart in the midst of struggle!
Thankful Thursday posts always remind us of more of the things we should all be thankful for. Great Post Angie!
Beautiful post friend! I have to focus on that too. This was a good post for me to read this morning. Thank you! I just love your blog!
The More I Seek You was playing while i read this post... Just GORGEOUS.
Angela,
You are one of the most beautiful people I think I have ever "met". Your heart and soul are so full of love, I am certain the Lord has HUGE plans for you.
Blessings.
Great post. Good reminder of how God has changed me. I was one to worry and have the anxiety also. Thinking I could solve things when its to big for me, but nothing is to big for our God. So now I put it in his hands, and don't let my worry get me because I know he is in control. Bless you my friend.
Hi! I am Becky aka quoth theRAV. You commented on last week's TT post & I am just now checking out your blog! I LOVED this post!!! So much of it rang true for me as my husband still has not found a job yet. Some days are really difficult for us and will probably be getting even more so soon. I could print your post out & re-read it to help me in the days ahead. Thanks for writing it. I haven't posted my TT for this week yet. It may be tomorrow before I get it posted. I just haven't found the time to blog a lot lately. I am planning to set up an etsy shop so I can sell my art to make us some extra $. I read some more of your blog. I love your new hair do. I have always had a Farrah hair cut but do the wet look during the summer. I have a best friend who used to be in a band a lifetime ago. Again thanks for this post today.
Bless your grateful heart.
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CONTENTMENT IN JESUS ALONE...
Praise the Lord!
Thanks for sharing your heart you beautiful Sister.
Love you.
I just read your comment on my blog. You are very welcome. I am afraid I don't know much about etsy.com so I can't tell you anything. A lot of the people that I follow their blogs & have listed on mine use it very successfully. If you go back into my blog, click on Creative Every Day, Ink on My Finger and the Lavendar Loft. Any of these 3 fine ladies can offer you far more advise than me. Now i have submitted my photos to zazzle.com and have actually sold some things but it is only a small percentage. It started out at 7% but I raised some to 10% which caused the prices to buy to go up. I am going to open my photos for sale to my friends & email buddies 1st. You might want to try that with your blog here. It couldn't hurt. Although I am leery about pay pal, I know it is the way to go these days which was why I was going to open sales to friends 1st to avoid that. Hope I have helped. Have a great weekend. Blessing to you.
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