Sometimes the Holy Spirit makes me painfully aware that I am sporting a bad attitude. That was the case one day when I realized I was discontent. I caught myself thinking I would be happier if only I had “this or that” or if only I didn’t have so much to do or if only . . . Well, you get the idea.
“My grace is sufficient for you,” God reminds me.
“But I need those things.”
“You have enough. I have given you what you need for right now.”
The lack of water or electricity puts a stop to household chores but gives Nancy extra time to love on some orphans.
Contentment isn’t natural. Paul the apostle also had to learn contentment, which actually makes me feel a little better. He even called it a secret.
…I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4: 12-13
I don’t think the secret Paul discovered was that God gave him strength. I think the secret Paul discovered was that God, the source of his strength, was enough.
Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:25-26
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Great word, Nancy! I always LOVE reading what you have to say. It sure does minister to me. 🙂
Thank you so much, Karlin!
Did you have any rain in that time frame or any time the month before? We can harvest and contain every drop for dry periods. Increasing crops yields at least 50% can be filtered to drink.
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Some of the families here are set up to collect rainwater. We can’t because our roof is asbestos. This is supposed to be “rainy season” but no, we did not have rain during those five days. It is unusual for the water to be cut off more than three days, though.