Content: satisfied with what one is or has; not wanting more or anything else.
Love in my life
But am I satisfied? Not usually.
Do I want something more or something else? Generally speaking, yes.
BUT, I believe, actually, that contentment can be achieved and it is my goal to achieve it.
Contented people I know...
My grandparents
Married at the Justice of the Peace because my grandmother loved him and she didn’t want to be bothered with a wedding.
Lived in the same house for 40+ years, where they raised their children, saw their children marry, saw the arrival of every single grandchild and great-grandchild.
More than that, they loved in that house…
…and they were content. Satisfied with where they were, and wanting no more.
The Farmer and the Farmer’s Wife. They have been happily married for decades.
I wrote my Aunt a letter a few months back, asking the secret:
Dear Aunt Dianne,
I have some questions. Over the years, you and Benny seem so happy and so compassionate. You aren’t judgmental. You go out of your way to help people. You care about people all the way around the world and make sacrifices to help them. You are people of faith. You live simply, and seem content with that... How? How do you do this? How is it accomplished? I feel like I will always want more – I mean, I don’t care so much about more material possessions and money, but I always want more education, more status at my job, a more fulfilling job, a more important job – I don’t know how to be content.
Her reponse:
Every year she and my uncle go to Africa for several weeks to do something useful. Like digging wells or building houses.
Here’s a video from their last trip:
Personal inventory of what I am and have:
Love in my life
Healthy Relationships
A warm home
A good job
Passion & a calling
A good sense of humor
I am a mother, a friend, a soulmate
But am I satisfied? Not usually.
Do I want something more or something else? Generally speaking, yes.
BUT, I believe, actually, that contentment can be achieved and it is my goal to achieve it.
Contented people I know...
My grandparents
Lived in the same house for 40+ years, where they raised their children, saw their children marry, saw the arrival of every single grandchild and great-grandchild.
More than that, they loved in that house…
…and they were content. Satisfied with where they were, and wanting no more.
My Aunt Dianne and Uncle Benny
The Farmer and the Farmer’s Wife. They have been happily married for decades.
I wrote my Aunt a letter a few months back, asking the secret:
Dear Aunt Dianne,
I have some questions. Over the years, you and Benny seem so happy and so compassionate. You aren’t judgmental. You go out of your way to help people. You care about people all the way around the world and make sacrifices to help them. You are people of faith. You live simply, and seem content with that... How? How do you do this? How is it accomplished? I feel like I will always want more – I mean, I don’t care so much about more material possessions and money, but I always want more education, more status at my job, a more fulfilling job, a more important job – I don’t know how to be content.
Her reponse:
Well, Joni, that's a mighty big question, About content, its not such a bad thing to not be content because if you were totally content you would become complacent and you don't want to be there either.
I can only tell you that we have always started our day together with scripture and prayer, I'm not saying you have to read volumes but maybe just one or two verses then ask the Lord what He has there for you for that day. Thank Him for what He is going to do in your life that day.My aunt and uncle live a life that is authentic.
Every year she and my uncle go to Africa for several weeks to do something useful. Like digging wells or building houses.
Here’s a video from their last trip:
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