Being content sometimes is not an easy thing to do. There is the anticipation of what is upcoming that makes it hard to be content. I remember when we had our first child and being so excited to see her roll over; then so excited for her to crawl; then so excited for her to walk, and the excitement continued for all the new milestones. It was hard to be content in the moment because of the excitement that exuded out of us as new parents.
Lately, being content has taken a little different tone. Life has not gone as “planned” and being content is not as joyful. My husband ended up in the hospital and had to have surgery. He is now having to sit at home and recover and being content with that has not been the easiest task. There is so much to be done at work and to sit back and do nothing is unconceivable. Yet, it is a very necessary action as that is the only way he will heal.
No matter if one is excited about an upcoming thing or waiting for something to come to an end, there is something to be said about being content. With our third child we relished in each milestone because we didn’t want her to grow up so fast. We were content in the “aging” process. The same can be said for “having” to sit at home while healing. As a couple, the time we have to spend together is so limited and now we are in the same house for multiple days in a row; it truly is an unexpected blessing. It is a chance to simply enjoy each other’s company. We can be content with that!
Philippians 4:11 notes: “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.” Living within a society that is on the go all the time and looking at what is to come we forget to be content in the moment that God has given us. Don’t miss out on those moments because you are so anxious to move on.
Cheryl
No comments:
Post a Comment