Today’s Encouragement is, “You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy.” Psalm 63:5 NLT Satisfy me – It’s sad, but true, we rarely are… satisfied. We’re so busy, and perpetually dissatisfied, uncomfortable, unsettled, and unhappy! This is not the abundant life that Jesus has provided for us! In fact,Continue reading “Satisfy Me”
Tag Archives: Contentment
Those Who Argue
Today’s Encouragement is, “What sorrow awaits those who argue with their Creator. Does a clay pot argue with its maker? Does the clay dispute with the one who shapes it, saying, ‘Stop, you’re doing it wrong!’ Does the pot exclaim, ‘How clumsy can you be?’ Isaiah 45:9 NLT Those Who Argue – In this passage,Continue reading “Those Who Argue”
My Shepherd
Today’s Encouragement is, “The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need.” Psalm 23:1 NLT My Shepherd – A shepherd cares for every need of His sheep; they are entirely dependent on Him for food, water, protection, and life itself. Sheep are defenseless, passive, trusting animals. They need a protector for their entire lives. That protectorContinue reading “My Shepherd”
Worked So Hard
Today’s Encouragement is, “But as I looked at everything I had worked so hard to accomplish, it was all so meaningless-like chasing the wind. There was nothing really worthwhile anywhere.” Ecclesiastes 2:11 NLT As he reflected on his life and recounted all his hard work, his efforts to build a comfortable, happy life, we findContinue reading “Worked So Hard”
A Weaned Child
Today’s Encouragement is, “Lord, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don’t concern myself with matters too great or too awesome for me to grasp. Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself, like a weaned child who no longer cries for its mother’s milk. Yes, like a weaned child is myContinue reading “A Weaned Child”
Whatever I Have
Today’s Encouragement is, “Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.” Philippians 4:11 NLT Whatever I Have – Want to make yourself miserable? It’s easy. Just look around you; look at what someone else has. Their house, car, spouse, bank account, or prestigious job. It won’t take long…Continue reading “Whatever I Have”
To Be Content
Today’s Encouragement is, “Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.” Philippians 4:11 NLT To Be Content – This is a truly remarkable statement. I have learned…. It’s a process. Contentment is a learned state of mind. It has nothing to do with circumstances, possessions,Continue reading “To Be Content”
Calmed and Quieted
Today’s Encouragement is, “LORD, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don’t concern myself with matters too great or too awesome for me to grasp. Instead, I have calmed and quieted myself, like a weaned child who no longer cries for its mother’s milk. Yes, like a weaned child is myContinue reading “Calmed and Quieted”
Contentment
Today’s Encouragement is, “Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.” Philippians 4:11 NLT How to be content – Notice that Paul writes, “I have learned…” Contentment isn’t a natural outlook, attitude, or the modern term ‘worldview’… instead, it is a learned trait, aContinue reading “Contentment”
To Be Content
Today’s Encouragement is, “Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.” Philippians 4:11 NLT To Be Content – Have we? Learned how to be content? Paul had every reason to be discontent! He was beaten with rods, flogged, stoned, imprisoned, shipwrecked, and more! (SeeContinue reading “To Be Content”
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