Divine Contentment - An Art Form - Philippians 4: 11-13
In reading one of my favourite books
God spoke of not to get hemmed in
with the cares of life with its demands
for it'll eventually punch you in the chin
This book written by puritan Thomas Watson
entitled the art of divine contentment
speaks of contentment as real and true
something that hit me in astonishment
It showed how Paul the apostle knew this
in all of his struggles he experienced this art
God truly spoke that for me this could be
that His real peace and presence is His heart
A few years ago as I began my retirement
reading this God inspired book for third time
as I learned more of God's mind and truth
of being content whether with much or a dime
So my retirement gave opportunity to things new
read write and enjoy beauty of God's creation
such a blessing feeling God's fresh air
as He directs me to my life station
Thankfulness to God is His due
for His wonders to us He does bring
leading and guiding by His words
so to our God we know to cling
('Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.' )
Philippians ch. 4 vs 11-13 (ESV)
Copyright © Gordon Mcconnell | Year Posted 2016
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