Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Content

Today I sat down and paid my monthly bills. This month the pile seemed to be thicker than usual. As I completed the process by reconciling the pile to my bank account, I realized that I had more than enough to cover every expense that I had. It was at that moment that I thought of something that I have said many times before. I often say that I don't mind having all of my bills paid and not have a dime in my pocket, because at least all of my financial obligations are taken care of. Later, as I continued to reflect on this monthly routine, God dropped a word into my spirit.........CONTENT!!!!

I had a revelation. I am CONTENT! Now don't get content confused with being settled or set in my ways. Webster's defines "content" as "to hold in, contain." It also defines "contented" as "feeling satisfaction with one's situation." So if the word content means to hold in or contain, that's exactly what I am.

  • I am the container and my life is what I am holding in or containing. Now that does not mean that I don't want to hold anything else because I do. It simply means that I am sufficiently holding or keeping what I have right now in this moment.

Think about a container....let's say a gallon container.

  • If the gallon is empty it has room to hold more.
  • If the gallon is holding a cup of liquid, there is still room.
  • If the gallon is holding a pint of liquid, there is still room.
  • If the gallon is holding a quart of liquid, there is still room!!!!

So what are you saying Ivy? I am admitting that I WANT MORE, BUT I DON'T HAVE A PROBLEM HOLDING WHAT I ALREADY HAVE IF THAT'S ALL THAT I HAVE RIGHT NOW!!!!

Philippians 4:11

Peace & Blessings! (I could go on with this message.......)

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

and you said it "RIGHT KNOW". Because you are content or holding in, you will be blessed with more. I have said that often as well and didn't feel bad if I couldn't do extra stuff, because i was content with the situation at the time.

February 28, 2008 at 1:21 PM
Anonymous said...

This is wild that you write this Ivy. I have been listening to "The Secret" that Trina gave me and today's chapter was on money and bills. Those who have been blessed talk about when they receive their bills, open them with a joyous heart and be thankful. Don't be consumed with debt and bills because you will continue to be consumed. Thank God (and I say God, but "the secret" makes not mention of Him) for what He gives you and what He is about to give you. They also say take all your bills and write a list with the amounts. Add a 0 to each one and next to it write "thank you" This exercise is to thank God for all the money he will bless you with. In other words don't focus on the negative, but the positive. More money, less debt. It will come to you.

February 28, 2008 at 4:57 PM

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