Holley shared that when she learned that part of the Greek word for contentment means "to raise a wall against.", this verse came to mind:
"Above all else guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life [aka The source of your story]."
Proverbs 4:23
Proverbs 4:23
Prior to that she viewed contentment as a barrier that could block her dreams - but suddenly she saw it as just the opposite....protection for her heart...Like a lock on a little-girl diary, contentment keeps safe what matters most."
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Q. Am I (Holley) the only one who struggles with contentment? What helps?
A. At times I struggle w/ contentment, in the sense that I get bored easily - but it helps to count my blessings. It may sound trite - but it's true. When I shift my focus from what I want/wish/hope/long for - from bigger/better/faster/newer/shinier/etc. - to what I have & what I'm able to do, I tend to be shamed into asking myself - how in the world could I possibly want more?!
6But godliness with contentment is great gain.
7For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.
7For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.
I Timothy 6:6-7
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