It's been awhile....I am just popping in to add a few thoughts here.
I was talking to a fellow college student this morning about contentment in the Lord. This student asked me when I found it is harder to be content. I started giving answers like "when I can't stand it anymore." But I think it boils down to keeping my eyes on Christ. I am reminded of Peter climbing out of the boat and walking to Jesus. I have heard Peter was impetuous; which he was. But he was also the only one to leave his comfort zone and step out of the boat. Anyway, when he struggled was when he started to look at his surroundings and loose sight of his goal; reaching the Savior. It's the same with me. When I worry about the future of a job, starting a family, finding a wife, being a Godly man, and being a good example to others it does not work so well. I get tired, I fail, I loose my contentment. Why? Because I have taken my eyes off the one who is all I ever need and the goal of serving Him. I am reminded of the refrain from this song.
Turn your eye upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face,
And the things of earth will grow strangely dim,
In the light of His glory and grace.
May you be blessed this week with keeping your eyes on Christ!
