From a Day of Thanksgiving to a Life of Contentment
Thanksgiving is the primary day of the year for Americans to highlight the importance of taking a moment to be grateful for the many blessings we have experienced. Such a day is important because our culture often pushes us to feel disappointed about the many things we have not received or achieved. I love Thanksgiving and what it represents. But perhaps it should inspire us to take an even bigger approach to life? Paul the Apostle writes in 1 Timothy 6:6-8 : True godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it. So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content. (New Living Translation NLT) In light of Paul's admonishment, perhaps we should consider the following question, "Is it enough to set aside one day to be thankful each year or should I be aiming for a life of contentment?" Now one may wonder how it is possible to achieve a life of conte...