Hebrews 13:5, 6 “Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, ‘I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,’ so that we confidently say, ‘The Lord is my helper, I will not be afraid. What will man do to me?’”
I have taken a little time off from blogging as 2009 ended and “Twenty-Ten” has begun. I am not sure what direction I will take. I have a few projects I am working on that will take some of my time, precious as it is. In that regard, I have stopped to examine the landscape, so to speak. There is a lot that makes me sad. There is a little that makes me glad.
First the sadness. Far too many of those who I have called friends over a number of years seem to have gotten side-tracked from what is most important in life and instead have gone down roads and paths which have ended up with difficult circumstances. Over the last year there are several of those of which I have personally become aware because they have communicated with me. Others I have just heard about. Whichever the case, the central issue in every one is that relationship with Jesus took second place, while the pursuit of some material goal got in the way. The increasing chaos of the world seemingly, in my mind, should be conviction enough to abandon the pursuit of that which cannot satisfy. Yet it seems to have only hardened many.
There is a glimmer of hope however. Jesus is still the same, and He is still calling by His Grace. A few seem to be getting it, and have responded. As for me, I have once again decided to follow the admonition found on a little sign I have on the wall above my desk which states: “Life’s Priorities: 1. Love God. 2. Take Care of Your Family. 3. Help Others.” If I can do these three things, then all else will fall in place. Those are the only things that really matter. Living with those priorities in firm place will result in God’s Contentment, whatever the circumstances. That of course doesn’t mean just being Spiritually minded. Rather, in the context of my Love Relationship with Jesus Christ, I discover how to Love my family, and those around me in need. That Love for others will then translate into work and efforts which help to build and solve problems.
Contentment is about Right Relationships. Right Relationships mean seeing my opportunities with Others. When that sense of priority is realized, then I will have gladness! That is what will bring Contentment in Twenty-Ten.
Hebrews 13:1 “Let Love of the Brethren continue.”
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