Content

I have calmed down alot in my expectations after I got out of the Army. I used to worry a lot about money, how successful I was, but I was measuring success by worldly measures. Once I found the Lord, I find contentment in the things that are given to me, and that I am able to do for others. And being at peace with yourself is in my opinion the greatest peace of all.

thanks for these great messages -just a heads up that the text in the email version of today isn't Psalm 131 - looks like Proverbs.

These verses, combined with my gut-reaction to several recent events, show me that I have not been living contently. I need to meditate on v.3 today, and ask God to help me be content.
I should be sure that when I act, that my action is not a defensive strike from my gut, but that my action is the outcome of obedience to God's nudging me to act.

What a joy and blessing it is to 'be content in the Lord'. My daughter has a new baby and commented that the baby hasn't learned to comfort herself yet-that she is restless until mom or dad comfort her. She is learning though. I guess we are much like that in our walk with the Lord. When we get to the point of trusting that He is always with us, we can be content in any circumstance.

Paul states that he has "learned" to be content in whatever situation he is in. This is in Philippians 4:11. The key word is (learned) to be content. That is a ongoing process and I must do the same.

I don't know who you are but I forgive myself and agree with David M when he says being at peace with yourself is the greatest peace of all

Trying not "to be overly anxious about anything" during this Christmas season. It's usually within you when you're trying to accomplish what you think you need to do, right now. I know it's important to be or stay "content" in the Lord (having a quiet and calm spirit) right about now. Always praying!