We are always in different stages in life. We pass from one stretch of the journey into another one. From childhood to adulthood, from singleness to marriage, from marriage into parenthood. Then there are different stages even yet. Life is full of stages - we are all at different places along the journey. Are we content with where God has us?
In singleness there was the waiting and the need to be content with where God had me. And now as a married woman I find the need to be content where I am as a wife and without a baby in my arms. No matter what part of the journey I am there will always be the need to wait, to be content with where God has me.
The best way to really truly be content is if our identity is not in who we are, not in our position, job, vocation, status - but if our identity is in Christ.
If my identity is in being a wife - then my identity is not in Christ. If my identity was in being a mother - then my identity would not be in Christ.
I cannot be satisfied in life with the way others see me, with my status in any area of my life. Even when there is man's approval it is only fleeting. If I was to live for my own selfish goals - the joy would be fleeting. One cannot be satisfied with these things. The only way to be really content is to be satisfied in Christ, in who He is, in who I am in Him and in what He is calling me to do this very moment. And this is true and will be true all through out my life. It doesn't get easier once you are married, and I'm sure it doesn't get easier when one has kids.
If Christ is at the center of our lives and if we are secure and satisfied with who we are in Him - we can be satisfied with where we are along the journey.
"...For I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content." Philippians 4:11
Satisfied when money is tight. Satisfied with our work Satisfied with our callings Satisfied with life Satisfied in Christ
Eyes of Faith A Prayer by thekingdomcomes
Father, I can't keep going on
I need You to give me strength cause I have none.
I don't have faith as a mustard seed
To see past this mountain in front of me.
Give me eyes to see that this mountain
Is not even a mole hill in Your eyes and plans.
Give me eyes of faith to walk,
And ears to hear You talk.
Give me faith to trust You now
Give me strength to journey on.
