Devotional for Wednesday, November 23, 2016
“Godliness With Contentment”
by Dona Hake
I can remember sharing with a friend of mine about being content in our home. We shared with each other how we love being in our home, and enjoy God’s peace and joy in the midst of where we dwell. We discussed how it is so sad that some people just seem like they have a hard time being content with the simple little things in this life so they fill the void with things that seemingly make them happy and content. Don’t get me wrong…doing things and going places are nice, and can be joyful but it is not where godly contentment is found. May we learn to enjoy the sweet and simple things of this life and the blessings that God has so richly and abundantly poured our way. The Lord has called us to be examples in this world to live life in Him. As we live in godly contentment, I believe that our life will speak to people in ways we would never imagine. The Lord is looking for us to be at peace and contented no matter what is going on around us, for our fullness of joy is found in Him!
1 Timothy 6:6 (VOICE)
“This is ironic because
godliness, along with contentment, does put us ahead but
NOT in the ways some imagine.”
Lord, we ask you today to remind us by Your Holy Spirit to seek first heavenly things. Help us to sort through what is important and what is not. Cause us to see godliness with contentment to be great gain. We seek to be examples of living life in total contentment and peace. We thank You that as we do this people will be drawn to You.