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1 " We often think contentment is something that happens to us, rather than something that we take pains to learn. "
― Nancy Wilson , Learning Contentment
2 " bless us and deliver us. He will not forsake us. As my husband is fond of saying, “God loves cliff-hangers.” He loves to deliver us at the last moment to see if we will trust Him and not flinch. "
3 " Contentment maintains control over the spirit and does not allow ungoverned passions and unrestrained emotions to bring discomposure right at the moment when the greatest composure is called for. Contentment calms the heart and leads the heart to act and speak wisely, even when under great provocation. "
4 " Contentment is a deep satisfaction with the will of God. "
5 " The more we hear ourselves grumble and complain, the more we take it to heart and believe our own words. "
6 " I have heard of some good old woman in a cottage, who had nothing but a piece of bread and a little water. Lifting up her hands, she said as a blessing, ‘What! All this, and Christ too?’” (Morning & Evening) "
7 " Contentment disarms a situation that could become stressful. Contentment protects the unity and fellowship we have in Christ. "
8 " Contentment is the result of spiritual strength that comes directly from Christ. "
9 " When we displease our Father in heaven, we don’t feel like we are His children. But once we confess our sins and receive forgiveness, our assurance returns and our faith grows. "
10 " Complaining and grumbling and murmuring are discontent’s ugly sisters, and God hates them all. "
11 " But left to themselves, thoughts often go dumpster diving, digging through fleshly things, carnal things, earthly things, untrue, ignoble, unjust, impure, unlovely, and unkind things. "
12 " But “stressed out” is not a neutral behavior; it is a sinful manifestation of an unquiet heart. And it often brings a host of other sins with it. "
13 " We want new clothing, more clothing, pretty clothing, because rather than looking at clothing as something to cover the shame of our nakedness, we view it as a sign of status, a source of happiness, or a way to compete or show off. "
14 " we had to coin the term “stressed out” to describe this common condition of a disordered heart. "
15 " But “stressed out” is not a neutral behavior; it is a sinful manifestation of an unquiet heart. "
16 " When we refuse to obey God, when we are driven by our own desires, it is no surprise that rest and contentment elude us. When we follow Christ in obedience and humility, we find rest for our souls. "
17 " If we want to find contentment, humility must be our frame of mind. If we want to be like Christ, we must take the form of a servant. We "