be at ease in twenty-thirteen
If there’s one thing I want to learn in 2013, it’s how to be content.
I want to learn to be happy and joyful regardless of how I view myself that day or how I believe my friends and family view me. I want to be content regardless of what I have or what I have not. I want to be at ease with myself, with my family and with my community. I want to stop allowing my surroundings to dictate my mood. I want peace in my heart.
I cannot imagine how well life can be experienced if experienced with a contented heart. Changes would become joyful instead of stressful and everyday would be lived as a blessing. The time I now spend in discontent would open up to help others, to love others more deeply and to be turned on to how others can be helped.
I pray that the Lord opens this path for me. That he teaches me the “secret” to being content that Paul talks about in Philippians.
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:11-13
Therefore, my motto for this year is to “Be at ease in 2013” which Brad told me is a near rhyme and that’s good enough for me.
5 Comments
Delaine
I’ll be praying contentment for you and me both this year! I’m excited to see how we live it out and be of support to one another.
melpauq
Thanks delaine! I’m excited as well!:)
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Deb Vesco Michel
I love this Melissa. Very inspiring words to live by indeed. Life is full of changes, stressors, worry…you’ve given me something to ponder today. Thank you for sharing. Love you :o)
melpauq
It’s so nice of you to say that, thank you:) Love you too, hope everything is well!