Contentment

Psalm 131:2
But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content.

Feel the peace inside after reading that verse.....
Contentment comes as I choose to trust, choose to quiet myself...

God just keeps offering me new opportunities to draw close to him no matter how I have lived...this group is just another one of those.

John 15:5-8
The Message (MSG)
5-8 “I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you’re joined with me and I with you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is sure to be abundant. Separated, you can’t produce a thing. Anyone who separates from me is deadwood, gathered up and thrown on the bonfire. But if you make yourselves at home with me and my words are at home in you, you can be sure that whatever you ask will be listened to and acted upon. This is how my Father shows who he is—when you produce grapes, when you mature as my disciples.

Choosing to look to Him and not to others for my hearts needs brings peace. I love to remember "peace pushes everything else off the table and sets a place for joy".
He gives me his peace. Not peace like the world gives. No one can restore my heart or secure my position like He does. Whenever I look for this in anything or anyone but him, I leave disappointed, discouraged, discontent......

Contentment immediately changes my vision. When I'm content I can see the gift and the blessing. I can give Him thanks and truly praise. When I'm discontent I see nothing but the lack, the missing. Like Adam and Eve...where are you holding out on me God?  I don't trust your hand or your heart towards me. I need to reach...get what I need for myself.

Can we start down the path of contentment together?
Let's repeat that opening verse together and make it a prayer in our  hearts to God.

Psalm 131:2
But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content.

Feel His Peace?