Class 2: chapter 1 - Journey to Contentment ( Class Discussion)
- page 1 paragraph 1- What we think about continually, eventually shows in our words, actions and countenances. I think most of us could say that our minds are often in turmoil, flitting from one anxious thought to another instead of ‘walking in the dark’ with God. If we want to untangle our minds, ‘rest in His Peace’, then we need to CONSCIOUSLY begin our own personal journey to contentment.
- questions p 210- #2. paraphrase Phil 4:11-13. Contentment on the INSIDE. SECRET TO CONTENTMENT.
- from control to contentment. oxymoron- we think if we get control over something, it gives us purpose and meaning. Orderliness brings contentment? ex. raising kids, teaching (leadership and orderliness brings contentment? No. too many uncontrollables in life.
- definition of contentment on page 17. Ps 16:5. A quiet heart is content with what God gives. (question #3)
- . question #3. note the word meditate - what does that mean? Shouldn’t we be meditating on God’s Word daily? 1st part of Rx for contentment! What is your definition of CONTENTMENT? ( one of the names of God= Jehovah Shammah- The Lord is There. He is right where you are as you pray and as you go out in your day. My question to you is, “How much do you allow Him to do in your life, controlling your thoughts and deeds?” p.s. remember we are LEARNING to be content, LEARNING to trust God more. Not one of us is perfect. We are constantly on a journey to find Peace in our hearts--------contentment.
- 1 Timothy 6:15 - sovereign. What is the definition?
- . Is the Lord, the Blessed Controller of your circumstances (# 7)
Accept the challenge of CONTENTMENT.
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