A speaker I heard today made a comment that reminded me of the obvious: The most perfect example of humanity never had sex, never was married and did not have kids – Jesus.
How quickly I forget that the things I desire, marriage and family, are two things that Jesus did not have either. Yet he lived a rich life full of people and experiences. He had time to minister to others. Time to spend with His Father.
How much time do I waste dreaming of the day I marry? Or how much money do I spend to look attractive to men? Not that these are necessarily sinful (although they could very easily fall that direction), but these ideas drain me of time and money I could spend elsewhere.
Jesus is the standard all Christians should strive to be like, although we will fall short. I need to remember that I am a “little Christ” and focus on what God wants me to do, not what I want God to do for me. I must be content in my circumstances and remember that God works all things for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28.
It’s so funny you should post on this, because I did one on the same subject last night! Contentment is so vital… in every day and time of our lives.
In Him
Phylicia