Comments on: Cultivating Contentment This Christmas {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}

By: Chasity Dedman

Chasity Dedman — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 02:45:24 +0000

Wonderful message! Love you, Chasity Dedman

By: Maree Dee

Maree Dee — Thu, 14 Dec 2017 19:05:45 +0000

Yes, I agree the greatest gift is right under our nose yet we many times miss it. Thank you for the encouragement to keep going back to Jesus.

By: KellyRBaker

KellyRBaker — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 22:50:56 +0000

That is an unforgettable story and what a needful lesson! I love it. Thanks for sharing!

By: Ruth @ plantedbylivingwater

Ruth @ plantedbylivingwater — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 01:47:52 +0000

Great observations of the direction our culture has gone. And, what a great story!
You’re right! We already have more blessings than we realize. God requires of us to be content. He says that covetousness is idolatry. (Colossians 3:4) We cannot be at peace with the Prince of Peace as long as we are engaged in idolatry instead of surrendering to the authority of the One from whom comes “every good and every perfect gift”. (James 1:17)

By: Patricia

Patricia — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 22:41:33 +0000

In reply to Martha Orlando.

Oh, I love that, Martha! Thanks for sharing this quote … and thank you for always stopping by and taking the time to encourage me on the blog posts. You are a gem!

Blessings,

By: Patricia

Patricia — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 22:40:25 +0000

In reply to bethany mcilrath.

Thank you, sweet friend! I love Philippians 4! We do have so much to be grateful for this Christmas… and above all – we know the Baby in the manger as our Lord and Savior. That’s more than enough to smile about!

Love,

By: Patricia

Patricia — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 22:38:37 +0000

In reply to Julia. I am so glad, Julia! Thanks for stopping by and encouraging me with your comment. Blessings to you!

By: Martha Orlando

Martha Orlando — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 19:06:01 +0000

Yes, we have everything and more than everything when we have the love of Jesus in our hearts, Patricia. I love this quote from C. S. Lewis: The man who has everything and has God has no more than the man who has nothing but God.
Blessings, and Merry Christmas!

By: bethany mcilrath

bethany mcilrath — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 15:38:41 +0000

Just a few verses after the famous passage about “the secret to contentment in Scripture” is this “my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus!” -Ph 4:19 We are rich in Him! And have every reason for contentment. So thankful for this story you’ve shared and the truth of simple contentment.

By: Julia

Julia — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 11:40:37 +0000

Thank you so much – this post was right on and a good reminder!