"Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thess. 5:18
I wish I could say this is true of me in my own life, but the truth is I'm not always the most content or most thankful person. There are times that I gripe, complain and wish I had a new or different material thing or circumstance in my life. But clearly this attitude is not right. God desires that we have a content and thankful heart. Whatever the circumstance.
Ways I can encourage contentment in my own heart and in the lives of my children:
--Spend more time investing in people God has placed in my life.
--Share with those in need, giving of my time, money and other resources.
--Be a good steward of what God has already given to us. Organize, clean and maintain those things.
--Simplify what we own. Give away, sell or donate things we don't use, like or can't maintain.
--Use what we have. Paint, clean, reuse, repair or repurpose older things. God is also in the business of restoration.
--Thank God for His blessings each day.
--Ask God to help me see each day in a positive light with a thankful attitude.
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