Choosing to Be Content
I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content. Philippians 4:11 NKJV
I am borrowing my devotion for the day from Max Lucado.
In his book Money: A User’s Manual, Bob Russell describes a farmer who once grew discontent with his farm. He griped about the lake on the property always needing to be stocked and managed…And those fat cows lumbered through his pasture. All the fencing and feeding, what a headache!
He called a realtor and made plans to list the farm. A few days later the agent phoned, wanting approval for the advertisement she intended to place in the local paper. She read the ad to the farmer. It describes a lovely farm in an ideal location. It was quiet and peaceful, contoured with rolling hills, carpeted with soft meadows, nourished by a fresh lake and blessed with well-bred livestock. The farmer said, “read that ad to me again.”
After hearing it a second time, he decided, “I’ve changed my mind. I’m not going to sell. I’ve been looking for a place like that all my life.”
I loved this. We are so blessed. Stop, take a minute to look around. It’s a wonderful life!
Shine, Shine, Shine!
Tina