Contentment

I've been thinking a lot about "contentment" and its meaning. An "operational definition" for me is "Knowing that God has already provided everything I need for my present happiness."

There are one or two things that I have wanted for quite awhile. One of them is not a need, just something that I'd really like. The other really seemed like a need to me and I began to look around and shop for it and research it, etc. etc. But I never felt like I could or should spend the money to get it. Inside I felt discontent and kind of grumpy about the whole subject. But over the course of a few weeks and through God's work inside my heart, I got a revelation! If I don't have that item, it's because God sees that I really don't need it after all! Whew! That has brought such release to my spirit and comfort all around.

Instead of wishing for what I don't have, I've been freshly grateful for what I already have and a new joy in the art of hilarious giving! Yipeeeee!