Being Content

Sometimes it's hard to be content...Paul say's in Philippians 4:11, "Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content." Like I have said before, sometimes that is easier said than done. But, when you really think about it..we have to put our mind on cruise control and be content. No one ever said that every single thing would go our way, each and every day. But, we have to learn how to deal with what comes our way. So in other words---how can we be content, when it feels like the world is caving in around us? This blog is for real people, with real issues....and we cannot sit and pretend that things go away over night, although, we do serve a God who can turn that "thing" around in an instant...but, as we patiently await our transformation---we have to find our happy place. Satan gains the home advantage if we allow him to bring us down..and affect our mindset. We have to constantly seek God for help and when we aren't strong enough to be content, making sure we pump ourselves with the word of God, music that is uplifting, and frankly, people that are uplifting.

Everything first starts with you.. You have to make the decision to change the way you see things. We are very emotional beings! And sometimes that can be harmful, because we associate everything with how we "feel". DON'T let your feelings get the best of you. For example, there's a reality tv show that helps celebs in rehab... They have to first take the step to say--I am unhappy with how things are, and I am ready to make changes. Each day they might struggle with a habit, but they know it starts in their mind, and regardless of what their body might tell them they want, they have to DECIDE to push the urge away and think positively. Don't lose your soul, mind, memory, affections over things and and the way you feel about those things. Be content.... and trust in your creator to renew a right spirit within you! Because your change is going to come.. Just hold on and be content!

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