Shine Like Stars: Devotions From Time of GraceSample

An Attitude That Shines: God's stars are content

Have you ever noticed how much of our life in Christ is a balancing act? God wants us to be self-confident and yet humble; self-reliant and yet dependent on him; working and building for the long-term future and yet ready to die this evening.

God wants us to work hard, be ambitious, and not to settle for second-rate. But he also says this (through the apostle Paul): "We brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that" (1 Timothy 6:7,8).

Is there a spirit of contentment in your heart? God's stars take inventory of their lives and feel rich. God's stars don't waste time comparing themselves with others or imagining that their lives are supposed to be trouble-free. God's stars pay attention to their blessings and count them. God's stars humbly expect only the basics in life and are surprised and grateful to receive so many treats.

Say it with me: I love my life.