Learning True Contentment by God’s Grace
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We live in a world that is constantly craving more. There will always be someone telling you that you can have it better, or you may even find yourself thinking how much happier you would be if only this would happen or that could happen. And quite honestly, it is one of the easiest things as a human to be ignorant of what God has blessed you with and to just want more. Superbowl weekend just passed, and even though my little family didn’t watch the big game, I know that one of the most anticipated things to watch during the Superbowl is commercials. From advertising items like the hottest new cars to underwear, you can clearly tell what this world’s message is – you can never be truly satisfied with what you have until you get something better or something new! Umm, how sad is that! Not only does this world struggle with this concept, but Christians too, and it takes the power of God and dedicating yourself to praying every day to learn true contentment.
Some of you connect with Kathryn because you too are military wives. The military life is hard, but so incredibly rewarding! My wonderful husband of almost 4 years was in the Marines for 5 years; his 5 yr contract recently ended this past August, and I must admit, it is quite a relief knowing he will not deploy anymore! As a family, we dealt with three deployments each year lasting about 7 months. He missed the birth of our firstborn & altogether 15 months of her life, and she is not even 3 yrs old yet. There were many, many times where I found myself thinking how much better and easier my life would be if only he were home! I know that is true to a certain extent, but some days I literally let that thought consume me and make me depressed. Then he’d finally come home, and life would be wonderful, and then I’d find something else to worry or complain about! For example, once his contract with the military ended, we moved to Virginia, and the moment we did, my annoying flesh started finding yet another thing to complain about, such as not knowing any family or friends in a new place and blaming my unhappiness on loneliness! How awful! I wasn’t enjoying the ride and wasn’t seeing God’s provision and daily blessings in my life, because I was too focused on what I didn’t have! And trust me girls, there is nothing more ugly than an unthankful, complaining wife! It’s true! When I am content and happy, my husband is happy and life is just predominantly more enjoyable!
I hope you enjoyed Sarah’s guest post for today. Something that definitely spoke to my heart. I hope you will go and check out her blog: All Things Beautiful and give her some blog love!