Monthly Archives: June 2016

Here are words worth pondering:

Contentment is the inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, freely submitting to and taking pleasure in God’s disposal in every condition: That is the description, and in it nine distinct things have been opened up which we summarize as follows: First, that contentment is a heart-work within the soul; Secondly, it is the quieting of the heart; Thirdly, it is the frame of the spirit; Fourthly, it is a gracious frame; Fifthly, it is the free working of this gracious frame; Sixthly, there is in it a submission to God, sending the soul under God; Seventhly, there is a taking pleasure in the hand of God; Eighthly, all is traced to God’s disposal; Ninthly, in every condition, however hard it be and however long it continue.

Burroughs, Jeremiah. The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment (p. 16). . Kindle Edition.

“Search for the Lord and for His strength; seek His face always.” (Psalm 105:4, HCSB)

I read these words this morning and immediately asked, How do I search and seek? As I continued in my daily reading I found the beginnings of answer:

A. Remember His past acts – see Psalm 105:5-45. All that God did in fulfilling His promise to Abraham calls to mind the fact that even in the midst of unfavorable circumstances, He is at work

B. Rehearse what we know to be true about God: See Psalm 135. As we hear God’s Word, examine it, analyze it, remember it, and think upon His Word we are reminded of His nature – He is good; He has chosen us for His own possession; He is great and able to accomplish all He pleases; He alone endures forever; and He will vindicate His people!

I long to be known as one who seeks after God, for His strength, and for His presence!