CONTENTMENT

"Godliness with contentment is  great gain." (NIV)

It is much to be said about contentment. Webster's dictionay says that contentment is related to contented which means, feeling or manifesting satisfaction with one's possession, status, or situation.  I am content at this time and place in my life because I know who I am  to whom I belong. This is an ongoing  process for many reasons. The world tries to dictate what kind of
 job you should have, type of clothes you should wear, the type of man you should marry, how many children you should have, the type of house you should live in. I realize that this creates pressures from within and out.  When I remember my purpose and why I was created I can breathe a sigh of relief.  My life is in God's hands and the creator of the universe is quite capable of aiding, leading, and guiding me down the right path. Years ago,  I made a decision with the help of the Lord not to allow other people to create molds for me and that has freed me up to be the person I was created to be and thus, brings contentment in my life.  All my needs are met and on a daily basis I am privy to bread from heaven which is a daily diet of the word of God.  I can rest in knowing that I am cared for, nurtured, protected, forgiven, blessed, kept, and provided for.  This causes me to feel secure  no  matter what circumstance or situation comes my way.  I know that nothing can happen today that God and I can't handle.  Are there days I am shaken?  Are there times when I might lose my way?  Are there questions I have about why things may turn out a certain way?  The answer is a resounding yes!  However, on the other side of the equation I am assured that the Good Shepherd watches over me and will lead me to green pastures.  So, therefore I am content.