Contentment

Some of us in recovery circles know what it is like to live in plenty and others of us have experienced what it is like to live in poverty.  Contentment in life does not come from having all that we need, but from a deep satisfaction within.  Knowing that we are loved and cared for, and that God has our back, will give us a sense of peace and security in situations that we may be dealing with.  

Without Jesus as our Saviour and Lord, we will never experience contentment.  Some of us have sought satisfaction in money, in our substance of choice, or in human relationships.  We have made false gods of these things by focusing our minds and all our efforts on having them.  They may have satisfied us for a time but eventually they failed to fulfill the deep longing within our heart.  There is only one thing that will fill the emptiness in each one of us and that is, God in us. 

God has prepared a way for us to enjoy life and be content.  Jesus paid the debt for our sins so we could be forgiven and freed from the penalty of sin by accepting God’s gift for us.  All things are possible for those who believe in God. When we walk in His ways, we will know peace in the deepest place in our soul.  The contentment that God gives is priceless and cannot be bought with silver or gold. 

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, I confess I have wandered far from You.  Today, I humbly ask You to come into my heart and help me follow You in all my ways.  My desire is to experience Your peace that passes all understanding.  Amen