DON'T GO THE WRONG WAY!

 

Matthew 5:1,2

 

"Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them saying...." ESV 

 

We are all looking for contentment. The problem is, few look in the right place. What we seek cannot be found in this world. If we want true contentment, the place to look is at the life and teachings of Jesus. But we have to follow Him and listen.

 

Heavenly Father, we ask you to forgive us for seeking contentment from this world. We know that true contentment comes only from You. We praise You for giving us Your Word and Your Holy Spirit so that we can follow and listen, bringing us joy and peace. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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FUTILITY: KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES

 1 Timothy 6:6,7 "But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into this world, and we cannot take anything out of the world." ESV 

We get so attached to the things of this world. We compare ourselves to others by the things we have and the things they have. These things are going to wear out; they will break; they will become outdated; they are all temporary things belonging to a temporary, decaying world. Why not get attached to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ? He will be with us here and throughout eternity.

 

Heavenly Father, we need You to help us keep our eyes on those things that are eternal and to keep from getting distracted by the glamour of temporary material things of this world. In Jesus' name, Amen.

 

 

 

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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CONTENTMENT AND CHAOS

 

 

Philippians 4:12

 

"I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need." ESV

 

True contentment is not affected by the state of things going on around us or to us. If it was, we would seldom, if ever, know contentment at all. In the most desperate of circumstances, we can find God working to teach us, prepare us, increase our faith, and make us more mature. Just knowing God has a plan and that He is in control gives us true contentment that nothing or no one can take away.

 

Heavenly Father, forgive us for so often focusing on the things going on around us and letting those things cause us to worry and fret. Help us to increase our faith by reading the Word, prayer, and being around other Christians. Keep us focused on the truth that You are in control and that You have everything worked out. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

 

          

©2008-2013

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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CAN WE REALLY BE CONTENT?

 

 

Isaiah 55:2

"Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food." ESV

Why do we insist on spending our money, time, and energy on things that leave us just as empty inside as we were before we had them? Sure, we are "happy" and distracted for a short period of time, then we are back where we were feeling we need something more. There is a void, an empty place in all of us that can only be filled by our Creator God. Any attempt to satisfy this void is pointless and at best fleeting. God provides us the way to fill that void with Him and the marvelous wonders of His kingdom. He is what will fill that void forever and supply lasting peace and full contentment.

Heavenly Father, You know that we are but dust and that we are constantly seeking things from this world to make us happy. Help us to understand that happiness is a temporary state of emotion that happens when we experience something in this world that is pleasing. Show us that true contentment comes from filling the void in our lives with You and that will result in everlasting joy and contentment. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

         

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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CONTENTMENT

Philippians 4:11   "Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content." ESV   It seems we have become a bit idealistic when we think about how our lives should be. The more we think about what could be added, changed, or removed to make it better, the more discontent we become. Haven't we all been guilty of praying and asking God to make our lives more content, making it more like we have think it should be? By doing this, we have lost the blessing of pure contentment in having Christ with no thought of our earthly condition. We are where we are for a purpose, His purpose. And it will all turn out for our good and for His glory. How can we not be content with that? Contentment is a process we learn as we walk with the Lord.   Heavenly Father, we thank You that contentment is freely showered on us for the taking if we will but get our eyes off our selves and on You. Help us to be more Spirit minded so that we will learn to be more content. In Christ's name we pray, Amen.          ©2013 Daily Grace Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC drbobbijo@yahoo.com http://insidetheshrink-dailygrace.blogspot.com/ No Copyright Infringement Intended Personal Use Only

ATTACHMENTS

Why do we as humans get so attached to the things in this world?
Why not rather get attached to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
after all, He will be with us here and in eternity. The things of this
world are here today and gone tomorrow.

Heavenly Father, we ask that you would help us to keep our eyes on
that which is eternal and not get distracted by temporary, worldly
things. In Jesus' name.

Read 1 Itmoth 6:6,7

"But Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought
nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it." (NIV)

"But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought
nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out." (KJV)
    
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TRUE CONTENTMENT

True contentment is not affected by the state of things going on around
us. If it was, we would seldom, if ever, know contentment. In the most
desperate of circumstances, we can find God working, something to
learn, lessons that make us more mature. Knowing that God has a plan
and is in control is true contentment.

Read Philippians 4:12

"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." (NIV)

"I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where
and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need." (KJV)

WE'RE IN GOOD HANDS

In this day and age we often feel we are in a barren and dry place. Trouble
and uncertainty are all around us and we can get quite overwhelmed. Take
heart! God is right beside us, guiding us, and giving us everything we need
to make it through.

Read Isaiah 58:11

"The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun
scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well
watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail." (NIV)

"And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in
drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered
garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not." (KJV)


  
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SEEK CONTENTMENT WISELY

Why do we insist on spending our money, time, and energy on those
things that leave us just as empty inside as we were before we had
them? Instead, listening and applying the Word of God will bring a
richness, satisfaction, and joy that will never disappoint or disappear.
It doesn't cost any money, time, or energy, that is supplied by the Lord.

Read Isaiah 55:2

"Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of fare." (NIV)

"Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness." (KJV)


  
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