We talked this morning in Bible study about discontentment. We're often discontent because our focus is off. We compare our lives with others, and decide that our circumstances dictate our happiness. Instead, we need to focus on the things eternal, the stuff that matters. It's Christ who gives us the strength to be content.
Here's our assignment in conquering discontent, counting your blessings!
Daily post three things (different ones each day) that you are grateful for. We're going to do this for four weeks, and we'll recognize all the little things that God is doing in our lives daily, those things to be thankful for, realizing what we have, not focusing on what we lack. (No comparing your list with others, that would lead to discontent!! hehehe... We will rejoice with those who rejoice instead!) Click the word COMMENTS at the end of the post. If you have trouble posting, email us at tmpwomen@gmail.com and we will post for you.
Feel free to participate in this exercise whether or not you attend the morning study! :)
Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. --Philippians 4:11-13
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I am grateful for:
-driving under a rainbow
-being offered free tickets to an event
-walking on the beach in Ladysmith with my 2 sons and the dog.
Love,
Melanie
...for a heart-shaped sandwich from Keelin, time at Bible study this morning, and watching Brad snuggle the kids this afternoon.
Mar 2
- great friends, personal pan pizzas, and purdy's chocolates
- clarity among chaos... and more importantly, forgiveness and grace.
- opportunities to make someone feel special
~Kelly
That warm sunshine after the rain,
Kids playing outside, Brad coming home early :)
I am grateful that my internet is working again, that my husband loves me, even when I'm not so loveable, and the opportunity to help a neighbour.
Melanie
forgot to post yesterday... :)
Mar 4-- the birds chirping like crazy (spring!), the two last scones at Urban Beet, and coffee with my good friend!
March 5-- the sea spray, the eagles, and the sea lions! :) what a great beach day!
Okay - a weeks worth here!
March 3rd: a friend stopping by to see me "just because", having a secure job, and having leftovers from the day before so that I don't have to worry about making dinner today!
March 4th: A reminder of how wonderful it is to have God's forgiveness, having a camera to catch memories with, and having a friend to go to the gym with.
March 5th: Having dessert out with a dear friend, getting to enjoy a truly spring-like day, and realizing I have so many things to be thankful for I hardly know where to start!
March 6th: Listening to live music, having safe streets to walk on, being a part of a such a warm christian community.
March 7th: Someone brought Timbits to work! We laughed a LOT at work today! It's my weekend!
March 8th: A sunny day at the beach, tea at a restaurant with a view, and the fact that we have some of the freshest, cleanest air in the world to breathe in.
March 9th: I got to sleep in, someone made me delicious indian food for dinner, and I got to meet a VERY joyful ittle girl...
~Allison
Yesterday I was grateful to have a lovely chat with my daughter, look out at the snow dazzling in the sunshine, admire all the cats and dog cozied up in little balls in the living room.
Today, I am grateful to be able to drive safely again, the opportunity to work on Thursday and Friday, and Ibuprofen!
Melanie
I am grateful for 2 days of working with unique and wonderful boys in Grade 7;a lovely little son who puts a smile on my face; the busy, quacking ducks at Lost Lake.
Melanie
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