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contentment it's that elusive thing that we chase we try to fill up that void and we think I'll
be happy when and then we mistake greed for dreams when we live only for the future for
the things we want we miss what God has for us right now we fail to see the blessing in
the things that we already have the Spirit of God gives sage advice in today's passage
from Paul it says for you to dream away do big things with your life but be content right now
be content today the God of the universe is for you and that is more than enough so join
me today as we meditate and deeply reflect and pray about being content from Hebrews chapter
13 verses 5 through 6 but first would you join me in a time of opening prayer dear Lord God I
face messages from the world every day promising fulfillment in clothes and food and cars that
will never fulfill me or God show me the secret but facing plenty and hunger abundance and need
and of finding my dreams with the strength that I can only find in you in Jesus name
Amen so take a deep breath here and close your eyes softly as we begin and find a place to get
really comfortable pause the app here if you need to because today we're going to dream you
your mind may already be in motion with dreams and hopes don't resist that let it happen and as
each of them come to mind voice them to God right now and take all the time you need God is in no
rush you can pause the app here if you like you in the midst of your dreams become aware God is
present in you right now be present with him then to help I want you to listen carefully for a word
from today's passage a word to help Center you on God throughout your day so listen carefully as I
read from Hebrews chapter 13 verse 5 and 6 keep your lives free from the love of money and be
content with what you have because God has said never will I leave you never will I forsake you
so we say with confidence the Lord is my helper I will not be afraid what can mere mortals do to me
what parts stuck out to you what did you notice most take a moment right now to Center on that
word or thought or image that God gave to you what did you hear in that passage was it living free
a love of money being content not being afraid or how the Lord is present with you always how
would your day feel different if you could truly embrace that truth that God is always for you and
will never leave ponder that now so with your eyes still closed listen again as I read from Hebrews
chapter 13 verses five and six from the amplified version let your character your moral essence your
inner nature be free from the love of money shun greed be financially ethical being content with
what you have for he has said I will never under any circumstances desert you nor give you up nor
leave you without support nor will I in any degree leave you helpless nor will I forsake or let you
down or relax my hold on you assuredly not so we take comfort and are encouraged and confidently
say the Lord is my helper in time of need and I will not be afraid what will man do to me what
did you notice this time did you find what you expected to find maybe you discovered something
deeper reflect on what the spirit whispered to you and let your reflection be your prayer right now
did you notice the passage said to be content with what you have what is it
you have what is most foundational in your life what do you have that sits on the most
firm ground around you take a moment now to honestly answer that question
you
what was your answer was it something other than God God wants you to dream
but he wants your hand held tightly in his he wants you to soar but while he holds
you in his arms go to him now in prayer and ask him to help you fly in his arms
you
Ellison one and final time as I read and you reflect on Hebrews chapter 13 verses five and
six keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have because God
has said never will I leave you never will I forsake you so we can say with confidence the
Lord is my helper I will not be afraid what can mere mortals do to me as I was reading that I
couldn't help but think of the fortieth chapter of the book of Isaiah and it says but they that
wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength they shall mount up with wings as Eagles they
shall run and not be weary they shall walk and not faint mount up with wings as Eagles keep your eyes
closed I want you to imagine an eagle's nest for a moment safe protected but very very high
imagine if you could taking your first flight out of the nest content staying in the nest then that
first step flying soaring just for a moment let go of any focus let your mind wander no sense or
effort or control let the Spirit of God guide your thoughts as you imagine having wings as an eagle
stay there for another moment now imagine running and not being weary walking but never fainting not
of human strength let the Spirit of God guide your thoughts as you imagine those things not
of human strength pause here and ponder in your prayer your contentment with God controlling your
life yet giving you full freedom to fly the soar to run give him your praise for this now in prayer
pray with me now in closing dear god of Moses and Joshua you are with me always you fill my
heart with your greatness in your light I confess that I chase success I chase wealth
and reputation I try to stuff my heart with these things that create a void in my life
or God give me the vision to see that you are more than enough for me you are my helper you
will fight for me I am NOT alone because you are my rock with you I fly with you Lord God
I soar and I run and it's in Jesus name I pray amen when you feel ready slowly start to open
your eyes but before you begin to allow the day's busyness to come back into your head consider this
for a moment write down a dream today maybe just one word on a sticky note pray for his
arms to wrap around you as he takes you there I hope you do that often today just as I hope
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