Comments on: Contentment http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2006/10/20/contentment/ Think. Dream. Dance. Love. Worship. Be. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:21:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Anonymous http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2006/10/20/contentment/comment-page-1/#comment-2056 Anonymous Fri, 27 Oct 2006 21:38:00 +0000 http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2006/10/20/contentment/#comment-2056 When I was a new mom I joined my church and began studying the New Testement. I was so relieved to read the teachings about not worrying about money and things, that God would take care of us. Definately helped as we were a one income family and I was (and still am) a SAHM. <BR/><BR/>I was content even though we didn't have a new car, big new house or new furniture. I was doing what I was meant to do - be home and raise my dks. Having faith in the Lord stopped me from freaking out about paying certain bills because something always came through to make it work out. We were very blessed to receive a lot of things (hand me down clothing comes to mind) and I was able to give back to my church family because I was home.<BR/><BR/>I'm still content, 15 yrs later. There is very little that I want. By being frugal and good stewards of our money we have been able to provide our dks with experiences rather than things. Family vacations, weeks at Christian camp, and sports are some of them.<BR/><BR/>It is fun to get what I need for the least amount of money. And all we really need is our family around us to love us and our faith to sustain us. When I was a new mom I joined my church and began studying the New Testement. I was so relieved to read the teachings about not worrying about money and things, that God would take care of us. Definately helped as we were a one income family and I was (and still am) a SAHM.

I was content even though we didn’t have a new car, big new house or new furniture. I was doing what I was meant to do – be home and raise my dks. Having faith in the Lord stopped me from freaking out about paying certain bills because something always came through to make it work out. We were very blessed to receive a lot of things (hand me down clothing comes to mind) and I was able to give back to my church family because I was home.

I’m still content, 15 yrs later. There is very little that I want. By being frugal and good stewards of our money we have been able to provide our dks with experiences rather than things. Family vacations, weeks at Christian camp, and sports are some of them.

It is fun to get what I need for the least amount of money. And all we really need is our family around us to love us and our faith to sustain us.

]]> By: Gavrielah http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2006/10/20/contentment/comment-page-1/#comment-2057 Gavrielah Thu, 26 Oct 2006 20:23:00 +0000 http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2006/10/20/contentment/#comment-2057 Wow, Sara. There is no way you could have known how much this entry would mean to me. It has truly touched my soul and for that I am very grateful to you. Wow, Sara. There is no way you could have known how much this entry would mean to me. It has truly touched my soul and for that I am very grateful to you.

]]> By: Anonymous http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2006/10/20/contentment/comment-page-1/#comment-2058 Anonymous Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:17:00 +0000 http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2006/10/20/contentment/#comment-2058 nice post - and just what michael & i have been discussing lately. always a struggle in this culture of ours, but so necessary. all these 'wants', and even getting them, robs us of joy. good verses to contemplate! nice post – and just what michael & i have been discussing lately. always a struggle in this culture of ours, but so necessary. all these ‘wants’, and even getting them, robs us of joy. good verses to contemplate!

]]> By: Laura O http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2006/10/20/contentment/comment-page-1/#comment-2059 Laura O Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:32:00 +0000 http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2006/10/20/contentment/#comment-2059 hey sis, you are so well spoken...keep up the good work hon! hey sis, you are so well spoken…keep up the good work hon!

]]> By: Anonymous http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2006/10/20/contentment/comment-page-1/#comment-2060 Anonymous Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:32:00 +0000 http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2006/10/20/contentment/#comment-2060 As I go further into my Compacting, eliminating unnecessary things and focusing on interests, ideas and skills that truly enhance my life, I find myself calmer and more-at-home with myself. It has been amazing. I prefer staying home, doing something worthwhile, than shopping at the thrift store to pass the time. Thank you for posting this. :) As I go further into my Compacting, eliminating unnecessary things and focusing on interests, ideas and skills that truly enhance my life, I find myself calmer and more-at-home with myself. It has been amazing. I prefer staying home, doing something worthwhile, than shopping at the thrift store to pass the time. Thank you for posting this. :)

]]> By: Sara http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2006/10/20/contentment/comment-page-1/#comment-2061 Sara Tue, 24 Oct 2006 22:10:00 +0000 http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2006/10/20/contentment/#comment-2061 L.L. Barkat...thanks for the link. I have been thinking on this topic for some time now and I'm definitely interested in that book. L.L. Barkat…thanks for the link. I have been thinking on this topic for some time now and I’m definitely interested in that book.

]]> By: Faith http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2006/10/20/contentment/comment-page-1/#comment-2062 Faith Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:57:00 +0000 http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2006/10/20/contentment/#comment-2062 Dear Sara,<BR/>This is on somewhat of a different note: I want to do a series of posts on alternative Christmas celebrations and I was wondering if you have any thoughts on an anti-consumerism Christmas! Especially as it relates to buying & recieving Christmas gifts. <BR/>Feel free to send me an email (it's on my profile) or if you write (or have already written) a post about it you could just let me know in a comment on my blog! Dear Sara,
This is on somewhat of a different note: I want to do a series of posts on alternative Christmas celebrations and I was wondering if you have any thoughts on an anti-consumerism Christmas! Especially as it relates to buying & recieving Christmas gifts.
Feel free to send me an email (it’s on my profile) or if you write (or have already written) a post about it you could just let me know in a comment on my blog!

]]> By: L.L. Barkat http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2006/10/20/contentment/comment-page-1/#comment-2063 L.L. Barkat Tue, 24 Oct 2006 11:41:00 +0000 http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2006/10/20/contentment/#comment-2063 Just saw this ...<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://thesuburbanchristian.blogspot.com/2006/10/suburbia-as-mission-field-breakpoint_23.html#links" REL="nofollow">The Suburban Christian: Suburbia as Mission Field: BreakPoint on The Suburban Christian</A><BR/><BR/>and thought it adds a wonderful perspective to the discussion. Just saw this …

The Suburban Christian: Suburbia as Mission Field: BreakPoint on The Suburban Christian

and thought it adds a wonderful perspective to the discussion.

]]> By: Charity Singleton http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2006/10/20/contentment/comment-page-1/#comment-2064 Charity Singleton Mon, 23 Oct 2006 19:17:00 +0000 http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2006/10/20/contentment/#comment-2064 Your point about wanting what our friends have is well taken. How can we rejoice with what our friends have without wanting one ourselves? How can we help each other be content with what we have? I've also been guilty of talking someone into a purchase because it's fun or exciting, when maybe they really needed to say "no."<BR/><BR/>Contentment may actually be more of a community issue that we realize. Your point about wanting what our friends have is well taken. How can we rejoice with what our friends have without wanting one ourselves? How can we help each other be content with what we have? I’ve also been guilty of talking someone into a purchase because it’s fun or exciting, when maybe they really needed to say “no.”

Contentment may actually be more of a community issue that we realize.

]]> By: Rachel http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2006/10/20/contentment/comment-page-1/#comment-2065 Rachel Mon, 23 Oct 2006 16:12:00 +0000 http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2006/10/20/contentment/#comment-2065 Thank you so much for posting this. I really needed to read every word you wrote. I'm really looking forward to Christmas this year, and in my family that means lots of presents for everyone. I'm not looking forward to Christmas because of the stuff I'll get, but because of the time with family, the atmosphere, the fun Jude will have, church on Christmas Eve, etc. I've found myself looking through catalogues and in stores for things I want ... because there's not a whole lot I *need* ... in order to give my relatives a Christmas list. Then I'll start thinking about stuff I want to get *right now*. <BR/><BR/>It is very difficult for me sometimes to not get caught up in the mindset of "that's cool! I like it! I NEED it!" I've found I need to be content in every area of my life, not just with the stuff I have, but with where we live and Adam's job, too. When I'm not content, I focus on those things rather than on Jesus and everything He has blessed me with.<BR/><BR/>A verse I like is Psalm 37:4 "Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart." When we delight ourselves in Him, our desires will be from Him, and not from ourselves. Thank you so much for posting this. I really needed to read every word you wrote. I’m really looking forward to Christmas this year, and in my family that means lots of presents for everyone. I’m not looking forward to Christmas because of the stuff I’ll get, but because of the time with family, the atmosphere, the fun Jude will have, church on Christmas Eve, etc. I’ve found myself looking through catalogues and in stores for things I want … because there’s not a whole lot I *need* … in order to give my relatives a Christmas list. Then I’ll start thinking about stuff I want to get *right now*.

It is very difficult for me sometimes to not get caught up in the mindset of “that’s cool! I like it! I NEED it!” I’ve found I need to be content in every area of my life, not just with the stuff I have, but with where we live and Adam’s job, too. When I’m not content, I focus on those things rather than on Jesus and everything He has blessed me with.

A verse I like is Psalm 37:4 “Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.” When we delight ourselves in Him, our desires will be from Him, and not from ourselves.

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