Comments on: The Power of Contentment in Christ http://www.providentplan.com/747/the-power-of-contentment-in-christ/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-power-of-contentment-in-christ Personal Finance for Life in the Kingdom Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:59:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Defining Contentment http://www.providentplan.com/747/the-power-of-contentment-in-christ/#comment-15874 Defining Contentment Thu, 13 Oct 2011 12:24:11 +0000 http://www.providentplan.com/?p=747#comment-15874 [...] say, “I have Christ and He is enough.  I lack nothing!”  That’s the power of  contentment in Christ.” – [...] [...] say, “I have Christ and He is enough.  I lack nothing!”  That’s the power of  contentment in Christ.” – [...]

]]> By: Paul Williams http://www.providentplan.com/747/the-power-of-contentment-in-christ/#comment-11185 Paul Williams Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:32:27 +0000 http://www.providentplan.com/?p=747#comment-11185 Hi, Fred! Thanks for commenting. I can't tell you exactly what it will take for you to overcome the struggles you're facing, but I can share how I've personally dealt with the issues you mentioned. For me, it's about remembering two things: 1. God's plans for me are greater than what I can imagine. His plans for me are good and best despite what my shortsighted mind might perceive. I know I can trust in Him no matter what because ultimately my future is all about my eternal life with Him in heaven. No matter what happens to me here, I can look forward to being with God in heaven for eternity. 2. God will not let me be tempted beyond my ability (and trials can be similar to temptation). He will provide a way out so I can endure. That way out is typically another choice that does not require me sinning. But in the case of significant trials the way out is usually trusting fully in Him and relying on His strength and not my own. Again, it requires me to rest in the knowledge of my salvation and the eternal perspective of what I am here to do. In all things, I must glorify God and give praise to Him - and I am able to do this because Christ lives in me and has saved me from sin. Your question is not easy to answer and it can be even more difficult to personally overcome. But we must remember that we will always have trials and temptations here on earth. The only light at the end of the tunnel is the eternal light of heaven - Jesus Christ. I pray you will be able to rest in Him and focus on His eternal purpose for you. Blessings to you! Hi, Fred! Thanks for commenting. I can’t tell you exactly what it will take for you to overcome the struggles you’re facing, but I can share how I’ve personally dealt with the issues you mentioned. For me, it’s about remembering two things:

1. God’s plans for me are greater than what I can imagine. His plans for me are good and best despite what my shortsighted mind might perceive. I know I can trust in Him no matter what because ultimately my future is all about my eternal life with Him in heaven. No matter what happens to me here, I can look forward to being with God in heaven for eternity.

2. God will not let me be tempted beyond my ability (and trials can be similar to temptation). He will provide a way out so I can endure. That way out is typically another choice that does not require me sinning. But in the case of significant trials the way out is usually trusting fully in Him and relying on His strength and not my own. Again, it requires me to rest in the knowledge of my salvation and the eternal perspective of what I am here to do. In all things, I must glorify God and give praise to Him – and I am able to do this because Christ lives in me and has saved me from sin.

Your question is not easy to answer and it can be even more difficult to personally overcome. But we must remember that we will always have trials and temptations here on earth. The only light at the end of the tunnel is the eternal light of heaven – Jesus Christ. I pray you will be able to rest in Him and focus on His eternal purpose for you. Blessings to you!

]]> By: Fred Barbo http://www.providentplan.com/747/the-power-of-contentment-in-christ/#comment-11145 Fred Barbo Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:54:52 +0000 http://www.providentplan.com/?p=747#comment-11145 I've been a follower of Christ my whole life. I've been seeking happiness and contentment almost as long. I understand the above message but there is always one thing that always gets in the way of totally trusting God. That is my past. To this day every time I think I see the soothing light at the end of the tunnel, it's always a freight train coming my way! I can't get past the whole notion that God will allow bad things in your life in order for you to grow and learn. This keeps me from totally trusting God and second guessing him. How do I get over this so I can walk in line with God? I’ve been a follower of Christ my whole life. I’ve been seeking happiness and contentment almost as long. I understand the above message but there is always one thing that always gets in the way of totally trusting God. That is my past. To this day every time I think I see the soothing light at the end of the tunnel, it’s always a freight train coming my way! I can’t get past the whole notion that God will allow bad things in your life in order for you to grow and learn. This keeps me from totally trusting God and second guessing him. How do I get over this so I can walk in line with God?

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