Contending With Discontent
Contending With Discontent
Be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Hebrews 13:5b (ESV)
Forgive me, Lord, for my bent toward discontentment. Thank you that our present circumstances are not our permanent reality. Help me to give thanks to you in all things and to choose gratitude. Amen.
So how do I break this bad habit? With Gratitude. As I observe a situation and my first inclination is discontentment, I can choose instead to be grateful. Grateful for comfortable living room furniture regardless of its age; thankful for my clothing even if it isn’t the size I used to wear; grateful for money in my bank account despite the amount. Ephesians 5:20 instructs me to give “thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Choosing gratitude changes my perspective and helps me to be content with my current circumstances. It doesn’t come naturally, but it’s a choice I can make.
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