I once did a study on contentedness,
like 8 years ago with a group of high school girls.
And their HUGE dilemmas in life had to do with prom dates,
cheer squads, college choices, sorority rush,
and other navigational choices for typical
17 year old Dunwoody girls.
Now, I'm not saying that these were not valid concerns
of the heart to these precious ones and yes,
they mattered to God then just as they mattered
to him 7 years prior
when I was experiencing them myself.
But I think about the choice of being content now
with the wonderfully blessed life that I've been given
and can't help but wonder if by saying little comments like
"I'm so ready for a beach trip with just the girls"
sounds to God that perhaps I'm not satisfied
with the hectic yet beautiful (& rainy) beach trip
I'm on right now
with my mom & both of my sweet babies!
I'm so ready for my little sister to finally experience
the beauty and security and foreverness of marriage
with the man God arranged for her,
but I'm not wishing away this time
of dating, patience, passions, longing, awaiting . . .
There's something very special about season
just before a wedding,
and God designed it that way on purpose.
I'm so ready to hear the words
Cancer Free from Mrs. Bagwell!
I'm still trying to find the contentedness
in this particular situation.
Perhaps I'm content because I know
I'm about to see some great display of God
working in the lives of all the Bagwells . . .
including me!
"Do not be anxious about anything,
but in EVERYTHING,
by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God. "
Phillipians 4:6
" . . . be satisfied (& content) with what you have.
For God has said, 'I will never fail you.
I will never forsake you."
Hebrews 13:5
5 comments:
What is wrong with Mrs. Bagwell? I will keep her in my prayers, for sure.
Hey....are you talkin' to me? If not, you sure spoke to me. As you know, these have been the greatest challenges of my life lately. I am trying to stay on track and hope for things to be temporary, but I won't lie-- it's hard. To answer your question- I don't think it's displaying discontent to say "I can't wait" for something, "Or I really need a vacation." God places in us a desire and a dream to have and be and do-- and that's what makes us who we are. He's proud when we accomplish things-- even if it's just a grown up girl trip to the beach! That's one way He provides rest and renewal. You deserve it! Thanks for your message.
Beautiful, Kristen. I think you were talking to me too. I don't know what's wrong with your Mrs. Bagwell either but I will keep all Bagwells in my prayers.
i needed that today.
thank you.
H
great reminder for me as well....It's hard to find contentment in a week that seems to be "controlled" by your two year old....but it reminds me how thankful I am for him!!! I wouldn't want it any other way! Love you! Can we play this week?
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