Contentment is a matter of accepting from God's hand what he sends because we know that he is a good God and wants to give good gifts to his children. We accept, therefore, from God's hand that which he gives. All that is needful he will supply. He can even redeem pain and suffering that seemingly cannot be corrected.
Surrender is not dying as a person or being used and abused by those who are more powerful. Surrender is like taking the vacation of a lifetime and having someone come alongside you to take care of all the details.
If we fail to surrender, we will forever be discontent. Our freedom will be suffocated. We will be in bondage to our desires. Our relationships will be poisoned with jealousy and competition. Potential blessings will be sacrificed. Discontentment has the potential to destroy our peace, rob us of joy, make us miserable and tarnish our witness. We dishonor God when we proclaim a Savior who satisfies and then live discontentedly.
What areas of your life have you surrendered to God? How has that helped you live more contented? Maybe the areas of discontent reveal areas of a lack of surrender to God...
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