I Timothy 6:6 “But godliness with contentment is great gain”

Transitions are never a straight line. It is hard to see when they will end. There is much grieving for what you left behind and often a mixture of excitement, fear and uncertainty as you face the future. God says, “godliness with contentment is great gain.” How do we get to a place of contentment in the midst of change? 

Where are you in the process?  

When I was young, I would often go up onto a little hill between my home and our neighbors’ so I could climb on a swing that hung from a great, big beautiful tree. I would stay up there for hours, singing and talking to God. It was the best feeling. I didn’t know who Jesus was, but I knew there was something out there—a God—and He must love me. I always wondered what life was going to be like when I grew up. I felt safe singing on my swing, but outside of that, there were a lot of unknowns and fears in my life.

Psalm 4:8 “In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” (more…)