Contentment. The word has been on my mind the last week. Contentment brings the image of being satisfied with what one has, or is doing.
It has a deeper significance though. There is a delight, an enjoyment, and pleasure which fills our souls when we are content.
The verse is before me:
“The Lord is the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You support my lot. The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Indeed, my heritage is beautiful to me.” (Psalm 16:5-6, NASB)
The verses remind me of the day we moved into our current home. It was situated on half an acre, had flourishing trees, and plantings. Walking along the boundary brought just that – a sense of delight and pleasure. And it still does.
The boundary did not feel restrictive. In fact, it felt just the opposite. All that was within the boundary was ours, provided by God, and our safe place.
Other versions of these verses bring more understanding.
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I recently read something about the “narrow way “ that was so helpful to my thinking. It’s not restrictive or claustrophobic—it’s safe and well marked.