by Janet Smith
Definition of contentment = satisfied, well pleased.
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.
For we brought nothing into
the world, and we can take nothing out of it.
But if we have food and
clothing, we will be content with that.
If happiness lies in
contentment, then that’s what we are, happy and contented. A small group
recently enjoyed another summer outing from the church.
We are so richly blessed
everyday with our daily bread, our clothing, a roof over our heads and here on
Southern Vancouver Island, with great weather!
Yes, last Tuesday, was our
fourth "Summer Outing” and once again, after much rain (which was really
needed after our long dry summer), we enjoyed a day with warm sunny weather.
We spent the day travelling
from the Island to Tsawwassen Mills Shopping Centre and enjoyed ourselves
shopping, eating and fellowshipping with one another.
On our return to the
Island, I think we all had that feeling of satisfaction and we were well
pleased with the shopping we had done and the fellowship we had enjoyed which
in return equals contentment.
The Bible tells us to
“Rejoice ever more. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this
is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
Sometimes it's difficult to
say thanks but after a day like this, it was easy to say "thank-you"
for the many blessings we had shared, we were all satisfied and well pleased
with our day together and had found contentment as mentioned in 1 Timothy 6:
7-8
May you find contentment in
whatever you do today....
And speaking of contentment, the congregation was well-satisfied as we helped Emily celebrate her 95th birthday after service.
And speaking of contentment, the congregation was well-satisfied as we helped Emily celebrate her 95th birthday after service.
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