June 21, 2024 – I’m Content With You

I’m Content With You
June 21, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 15:17-19
Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith. A wrathful man stirreth up strife: but he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife. The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

    Would you like a really romantic word? Here is one for you: CONTENTMENT. What, you say, how is contentment a romantic word? You may wonder; if I walk into the house, look at my spouse, hold their hand and say, “darling, I am content with you,” is that going to be romantic? OK, probably not, but truthfully, it is a main ingredient in holding your home together.

    What causes a man or woman to stray from what was a loving relationship? A couple that at one time could not keep their eyes, and probably their hands off one another, now one, or maybe both are out looking for someone else? Why does this happen? It’s because they have for some reason become less content than they were in the past. They are no longer satisfied with the other person. Why aren’t they satisfied? Most often, it’s pride. They believe they deserve more.

    The Bible is clear on the intimate life of a husband and wife. It should be exciting, ongoing, or never-ending. Our text says, “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.” It is being content in knowing that God has given us who He knows is best for us and not looking around thinking there is something better out there. God has and will supply all that you will ever need in life.

    What then is it that keeps people from looking elsewhere? CONTENTMENT! Knowing that God has put you together with the right person. Understanding romance starts in the morning as you greet each other and continues all day so that when something happens in life, your spouse is the first person on your mind. It’s falling in love and staying in love. It’s letting God know you’re happy with His choice for your life. Contentment with God and His decisions brings real peace and lasting joy.

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

    Make it a point today to go the extra mile and ensure that the special someone knows you love him or her. You will be much happier if you do. For some of you, it might be so surprising that they’d think about calling 911. It could potentially give them a heart attack.

Have you learned the joy of being content
with God’s choices in your life?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage, and todays Devotion?

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

  

GOD TALKING TO ME: June 21, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
  Psalms 22 – Psalms 30
  Proverbs 15:17 – 19

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
  1 Chron. 26-27
  Acts 2:1-36