The last two weeks I have been preparing for a new sermon series on contentment because I need to find contentment in my own life. I have found that in researching contentment that it has brought some peace and happiness into my life. I have actually taken some time for reflective thinking and reading and not felt guilty about it. I have contemplated meaning and quality of my time and realized that I have let the pressure of my work keep me from taking care of myself. I don’t think that I am the only one out there with this problem.
One of the authors I have been reading says that I need to state my intent for my day. So this is my intent “I intend to take some time for myself and not feel guilty about it. I intend to eat healthy and get some exercise. I intend to listen for God’s nudging and participate in where I see God moving.” I think that is plenty for this week. I can’t help smiling as I think about my intent.
I hope that you too can find the courage to allow yourself to seek contentment. It won’t be easy. Nothing worthy is every easy. It will take letting go of some things and taking on some new things. It will take commitment and practice. It will take intent. Pray for God to help you and lead you in a life that is real.
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