I have come to a realization: I am content.
Once upon a time, for a very long while, I was not content with what the Lord had for me. I was like one of those little kids who sees something across the street and is determined to get there no matter what, because he wants it. (This scenario can only lead to a struggle with mom or dad and anger and tears on the part of the child because they can't get to what they want, and they don't understand why not.)
After (once again) coming to a place of complete surrender, I am content and excited for the plans that the Lord has for my life. In turn, that makes me able to be happy for those who are in the place where I thought I would be be....don't we all have friends like that? Their lives look like how we thought ours would turn out, but didn't. Well, speaking from experience, I can tell you that after you accept and take joy in the Lord's goodness in His will, then you are able to rest in that and not long after another's destiny. Such rest there is in being content...
For the Lord is GOOD, his love endures forever, His faithfulness to all generations...
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
as long as life endures...
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