Hurricane Ian hit Florida as a category 4 storm last Wednesday. A colleague shared a text message from a dear friend that was in the eye of the storm. My colleague’s dear friend evacuated but her perspective gave me chills. She thanked God for all that He blessed her with; but, was leaving and trusting Him with the outcome. She concluded that everything belongs to God! What an amazing perspective of faith, trust, and contentment! I asked myself, “Would you have that perspective during a crisis?” The storm last week was a natural disaster, but you may be facing a personal disaster that may be attacking you or your family. With a Christ-centered perspective, you can have contentment during any storm!
The Bible provides clear instructions on how to live life from God’s perspective starting with Isaiah 55:8-9, For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. Proverbs 19:23, The fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble. I Corinthians 15:57, Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
As previously stated, with a Christ-centered perspective, you can face any storm. It is imperative that we stop making our problems bigger than our God! Our God is well able to handle anything that should come up in our lives. No matter what mountain or obstacle you may be facing, God will see you through it. Next week, we will start our bible study by reviewing chapter one of the book of Philippians. This deeper dive will help us to live life from God’s perspective. This month, by purchasing the Re-Imagining Contentment electronic journal pages from our Etsy store, a portion of all funds will be donated to support Hurricane Ian relief efforts in Florida. Also, if you have been blessed by Re-Imagining Contentment, I want to hear from you.
You can Re-Imagine Contentment by changing your perspective! You can do this! Your situation will change in God’s timing! As always, thank you for your love and continued support! Join me in prayer to change hearts, heal our land, and for the contentment and peace to handle whatever should come up! I am so thankful to each of you for joining me on this journey to re-imagine contentment in 2022!
Always look for the Remarkable in your life!
Dr. ReShone
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