Contentment During Trials
We (Christians) can and should be content regardless of our circumstances. Paul, in prison, certainly was. I know contentment is possible if we know and trust our loving Sovereign.
Discontent
I had a four-day, big to me, trial, and contentment was nowhere to be found. Alas.
Even worse, I didn’t even think about stopping to remember who God is, who I am to Him, and determining to rejoice that He is in control and has a loving purpose for my situation.
Grumble. Angst. Agitation. Discontent. Sin! Alas. Alas.
The trial showed me the weakness of my trust. Alas! Alas! Alas!
Next Time
Next time I resolve immediately to:
Acknowledge God’s sovereignty over my situation and over me! I am dependent on Him and know that He is trustworthy to bring good out of the trials He brings to me. He is in control.
Gratefully thank Him for His work in my life, for His presence in me, for showing me in His Word that trials bring blessing.
Pray not only for the resolution of the situation, but also pray that I listen to His guidance and follow it!
God is at work!
It is God who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure. (Philippians 2:13)
Thank You, Father!
