Sunflowers

Sunday morning I was in a lot of pain and did not make it to church. In fact, when my hubby got home I was still in bed, and did not get up for even two more hours after he was home from church. When I woke up and went to the living room, he had these sunflowers sitting on the coffee table for me.

How sweet is that? It was totally unexpected and it brightened my spirits. I love him so much. It was just what I needed.

Today as I was looking at them, and watching them being drawn towards the sun at the window, I started thinking about my walk with God. How does my life thrive? It thrives when I am drawn towards the SON. When I am seeking first God's kingdom and seeking God to direct my life, I thrive.

So next time you see a Sunflower...I encourage you to think about how being drawn towards the SON, will help you thrive in your life.

Matthew 6:33
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

Contentment

"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:12-13

I read Philippians chapter 4 today. There is more to digest than one can think about properly in one evening. I'm going to takes chunks of the verses and work on them in my life. I'm convicted over a few things in the chapter, and know that I can live my life so much better for Christ than I am right now. I am always striving to be a better wife, a better Christian, a better servant for Christ. What does that look like?

Being content starts with being in Union with Christ. We cannot have strength, or contentment, without seeking those things from Christ. We cannot truly find these things anywhere but Christ. Often we get caught up in worldly thoughts about how to be happy, how to be content, how to be successful. Many think you can achieve these things by making more money, working harder, or getting a promotion. But the truth is, you can crash and burn doing all those things, and still not find contentment, or strength or peace without serving God, trusting God, and leaning in His arms for strength.

I want to learn the secret of being content, whether well fed or hungry, living in plenty or in want. I want to rely on the strength I receive from God, not from anyone or anything else. I want to rest in the arms of my heavenly father and trust him to lead my life.

So, this is just a snippet of what God began speaking to me today. I'll be sharing more as the week goes on. Love and blessings to all of you!