DAILY GRACE: CONTENTMENT

A concise daily devotional developed to
encourage reading and understanding of God's Word.

"I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better." Ephesians 1:17 (NIV)

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Sunday, April 17, 2011

CONTENTMENT

Philippians 4:11b

" . . . . for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances." NIV

" . . . . for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content." KJV

How can we be content when there are so many obstacles and problems facing us day after day? We can be content because this world is temporary. We have a Hope, Jesus Christ, who will never leave us and who works all things for our good and His glory. We can remain content having faith in Him, the One who never changes.

Heavenly Father, it is so hard to not let the problems of this world get to us and make us lose our contentment. We humbly ask for your help in keeping our minds focused on You, the One who watches over us and will take care of us in all circumstances. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Daily Grace

Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D.

3 comments:

Kaye Swain - SandwichINK for the Sandwich Generation Issues said...: Awesome picture to illustrate such a vital point. We studied Habakkuk at church today, and your devotional for the last Sunday of Lent 2011 goes so well with Hab. 3:17-19 - here's just a part - Though the fig tree should not blossom, and there be no fruit on the vines...yet I will exult in the Lord, I will rejoice in the God of my salvation. No matter what - rest in Him, rejoice in HIm, be content in Him. Thank you for blessing me with these follow-up ideas on this Spiritual Sunday :); April 17, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Anonymous said...: I love the picture to, what a great illustration of this scripture. AMEN and AMEN; April 17, 2011 at 3:25 PM
Anonymous said...: Amen! Let us rest in Him.; April 17, 2011 at 4:45 PM