Tuesday; March 1

Here is a question for you: Is it really possible for mankind to be content? Many of us say that we have a desire to find peace and tranquility in our souls (as well as our world), but do we really mean it? As a whole, do we prefer to relax and enjoy the blessings we have been given or moving from one crisis to the next, constantly keeping ourselves stirred up. This is easy to see it in the current events that splash across the headlines. The caption “All Is Good With The World” will not sell newspapers or generate clicks on a digital page, so we shouldn’t be surprised when those who cover worldwide events create crisis; but are we guilty of this in our own lives as well? We say that we seek contentment, but do we spend our time investigating what’s wrong – not only in the world, but in our own personal lives as well?

One of the more popular old hymns in modern Christianity is one that is entitled, “It Is Well With My Soul”. Do we believe it, or do we just like to sing it? Are we willing to count our blessings and find peace, perfect peace?

Centuries ago, a righteous man quoted God, “Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalm 46:10). Another translation of this verse challenges us to “Be still and know that I am God …”. Are we willing to relax? When we do, we’ll be able to find the contentment we claim to be seeking.

Think About It!

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