I was working on a project last night, while listening to Pastor Rick Warren’s podcast about a balanced life. He mentioned about “Enjoying the moment” “Enjoying the NOW” instead of enjoying life when our goals are accomplished already.
I can still recall that day that My husband and I are eating the simplest meal we had in our table- I can’t remember how it taste like, but what I can recall was our Joy in midst of that situation. I can still remember the words my husband told me “This too shall pass, season lang ‘to”
Instead of waiting for things to be back into normal, I am thankful that we chose Joy and thankfulness during those low times in our early parenting life.
Let me share with you some of the things I believe we should consider when we want to be contented in our current situations in life.
- Never Compare – Comparison is the thief of Joy as they say.
When we’re too busy looking at the life other people, we might miss how blessed we are with our own life. Especially in our era, we can see our friend’s brand new car being posted online, but we are not aware of the hard work they experienced before getting those stuff. Instead of comparing and competing with others, let us focus on our self-improvement and how blessed we are.
- Not a Pinterest Perfect Life – don’t try too hard to live a perfect life
Being a lover of art, Pinterest became my addiction haha! But I was like “How did you do that moms?” Sorry but I find it really hard to maintain an Instagram worthy place – with an active toddler at home almost all areas of our house looks like a play ground haha!
- Stop Worrying – let tomorrow worry about itself
If you are a freelancer or paid in a project basis, worrying maybe part of our daily routine 🙂
I am still a newbie on this, but I am trying as much as possible not to think, ok not to think too much about the next month’s bill. The key I believe is trusting God’s timing and that His provisions are ready any time we need it because He is unlimited.
- Thankfulness – there’s always something to be thankful of
When we are busy complaining. we don’t have rooms in our hearts for thanksgiving. Being contented is being thankful on our current life and situation, while we are waiting for God’s timing and answer to our prayers and dreams. It is all about enjoying the journey.
Indeed, being contented is finding joy in our current life, that joy cannot be filled with any material possessions nor achievements but only in Him.
If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. 1 Timothy 6:8
This is true… and really inspiring…Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I agree with you- do not compare. And everything else will follow. A happy Tuesday to you.
I also believe that there is always something to be grateful for and this will definitely help us live our lives to the fullest.
I always believe that being thankful is the key to happiness 🙂
The best thing you wrote is trusting the Lord. Always let Him guide you and you’ll never be lost.
This I want to instill to my kids. Being thankful of the simple things.
I agree especially on not comparing.Everyone has his or her own path.
One of the best things I’ve been told in my Christian life: The enemy of discouragement is thankfulness. 🙂
Very good reminders! One is truly blessed if one can be contented and happy with the here and now. 🙂
this is so inspiring. in this Facebook days, you sometimes can’t help and compare your life to others. but it is all about putting things perspective and enjoying the little things. 🙂
Never complain, always be thankful. Those are the keys. 🙂
I really believe in never comparing your life with those of others. Specially because we have no idea of what they have or are going through,
Thank you. We’ve been in a huge struggle these past few months because of the shift to freelancing. It’s not easy but I find myself crying countless times because I’m not sure if I could still make it through. This is such a timely post — I will continue standing by the decision to leave the corporate jungle. This too shall pass, after all.