Walk in Contentment

A walk in contentment learns how to stroll with its Savior Jesus. There is not a panicked rush to make things happen or to give up on God. Rather there is a quiet resolve that Christ can be trusted and there is no need to go anywhere else for assurance. Contentment wards off fear and replaces it with faith. It patiently waits out any unwanted influences.

Moreover, contentment is not a call to abandon godly ambition. On the contrary, you are steadfast to persevere in your career or your current leadership role until the Lord transitions you in His timing. You walk by faith—focused. This protects you from running around in aimless activity. You can be satisfied where God has called you and still anticipate where He wants to take you. Contentment rests in doing the next right thing.

“For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.” Romans 12:3

Your contented walk moves forward by faith not backward, second guessing God. You ask, why hasn’t the Lord blessed me like some of the people I know? Wisdom avoids comparing children, homes, and wardrobes to a friend’s. Their lifestyle may be temporary because it is artificially inflated by debt. Or, it may be legitimately the Lord’s favor, but a contented walk doesn’t covet another’s stuff or seek to impress others with its possessions.

Yes, contentment comes with a growing relationship with Christ. As you continue on your contented walk with Jesus, you experience the joy and power of His presence. He is all you need—to be what you need to be. He slows you down to steady your relationships. He speeds you up to seize the moment for His purposes. Be content with the capacity God has given you to serve Him. Your contented soul receives grace to make you whole.

“But godliness with contentment is great gain.” 1 Timothy 6:6

Prayer: Heavenly Father, may I walk in contentment and move forward by faith.

Related Readings: Ecclesiastes 4:8; Song of Songs 8:10; Luke 3:14; Hebrews 13:5

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