Be Content

Be Content “Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1st Thessalonians 5:16 So often in life we find ourselves not being contented with our situations. We find ourselves unhappy, and begin complaining about what we think is a raw deal that we have been given. I recall a story that I read that illustrates this very well. There was a blind girl who hated herself because she was blind. She hated everyone, except her loving boyfriend. “He’s always there for me”, she said. She stated that if she could only see the world, she would marry her boyfriend. One day, someone donated a pair of eyes to her and then she could see everything, including her boyfriend. Her boyfriend asked her, “now that you can see the world, will you marry me?” The girl was shocked when she saw that her boyfriend was blind too, and refused to marry him. Her boyfriend walked away in tears, and later wrote a letter to her saying, “Just take care of my eyes dear.” This is how so many people change when their status changes. Only a few remember what life was like before, and who’s always been there even in the most painful situations. Life is a gift that each of us should be happy with, and even though we may think we have been dealt a bad hand, we need to be content and joyful with what we have. Before we think of pointing the finger or condemning another, remember that not one of us is without sin, and we all answer to one maker. So when depressing thoughts seem to get you down, put a smile on your face and thank God that you’re alive and still around. Learn to be content with your life and where God has placed you. Life is a gift, live it, enjoy it, celebrate it, and fulfill God’s plan for you. 2nd Corinthians 9:15 “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift.” My Daily Devotional Volume III January 31 Robert William Brock, Jr.