Okay, so I have a paradox that I've grappled with for just about all of my adult life. On one hand is the command to be thankful in all circumstances, and on the other is the desire to achieve the goals and purpose God has planted in my heart. Here's an example of this dichotomy:
"But godliness with contentment is great gain" - 1 Timothy 6:6
"Discontent is the first necessity of progress" - Thomas Edison
So which should we keep at the forefront of our hearts, our desires, our motivation? Contentment or discontent?
My answer today: both. We all need to constantly and consistently keep a balance of thankfulness and desire. Especially when it comes to altering our world. We can praise God for the good we see Him doing in lives, and we can at the same time, in the same prayer ask Him to do more. Godliness is something we'll always need to seek after - we'll never achieve it in completion until we are glorified in Heaven. Contentment is also an attitude that needs continual renewal - it doesn't necessarily come naturally (at least to me).
So, how do you find your balance . . . ?
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