Contentment & Rest
I am not often content. I enjoy new technology and “tech toys” for sure. I try to always be aware of new technology that makes my job more efficient as well as cost effective going forward. Technology seems to move at a “break neck” speed for sure. I do think it has helped take some of the clutter out of my life, but it also certainly introduced some clutter too.
I believe contentment and rest are very necessary to everyone. I believe God wired us this way. He created for 6 days and rested on the 7th day. I think a day off every week is a great start. I also believe contentment and rest are not just physical – they are mental as well. I can be sitting in my recliner and my mind can be going ninety miles per hour.
David pens a lot of snapshots from his life journey in the Psalms. He articulates some ideas of contentment and rest. Check this out…
6 Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”
Let the light of your face shine on us.
7 Fill my heart with joy
when their grain and new wine abound.
8 In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, Lord,
make me dwell in safety. (Psalm 4:6-8 NIV)
I get up every morning and go to work in pursuit of prosperity – it’s a never-ending pursuit. Once I attain it, I will pursue something else. Prosperity is not always related to contentment. I’ve used words like “if only…” very often in my past. Contentment is not found is prosperity. Contentment is found in peace with God. When I surrender my heart to the Lord, there is a contentment that is difficult to articulate. When I surrender my heart to the Lord, I’m in harmony with my Creator and contentment comes on the scene.
I want to start and end today with contentment and rest. The Lord supplies me with both.
Pressing On!
Dwayne