Being Content

I try to be content in all things.  Whenever I look at what I am blessed to have, (both materialistically and spiritually), I come away from the thought with a smile.  This morning a friend called and somehow our idle chatter centered on where each of us were looking forward to being in terms of success.  My friend remarked "I just want to have a nice home, take care of my family, and enjoy what I am doing."  "That is good", I remarked, "but I want to go as high as I can go in whatever I choose to do."  I wonder if some think that such aspirations are futile, selfish, or unproductive?  In defense of myself I would say "certainly not".  But I am known, by some, as Gadget Man; the man who likes to have the latest new product.  In some ways, this is true and in more ways, not true. I just like good, neat things and have graduated to believing that one does not have to develop an anti-people attitude simply because he/she is a fan of nice things.  I do not subscribe to being "content" with poverty nor do I reason that it is "The lot that fate has dealt to me."  If I am professing to be the child of one who owns the very earth and the heavens, why must I be content with being destitute?  My Father is so rich!  Many years ago I was blessed to fulfill a certain position within the church.  It was perhaps the most demanding, rewarding and important position I had ever held.  I will not ramble but I will tell you that many great and miraculous things occurred during that time.  Our church actually learned that we did not need to burden God's people by demanding fund raisers like bake/dinner sales, yard sales, and repetitious offerings 3 times a week.  We trusted God for what was within the church; and we learned that we had plenty. 
Life is the same way.  Scripture literally tells us to "ask and it shall be given." I do believe that the purpose in which one asks is important, as well.  For example, do we ask in hopes of being able to do a good thing for Gods purpose and others as well as ourselves?  And more importantly, we must consider if it is ordained for us to do, or have, what we desire?  It is possible to do a good thing and it is the wrong thing to do.  (Ponder on that for a minute).  For every man/woman is dealt (given) a measure of faith (spiritual gifts).  In this "body" some are arms, some legs, some a pinkie toe.  But regardless as to what member we are, all are important to the proper functioning of the body.  So I do not condemn one for being content in their state (role).  It is for God to decide which part of the body we are to be.  All He asks is that whether we be an arm, leg, neck, hand or toe; be the best member you can.  I am content that I have the  yearning that I possess for my yearning often pairs me with other "parts of the body" and we are awesome when we get together.  Absolutely unstoppable!  My heart rate increases when I sit back and imagine the good I will be able to do for others when I increase.  For in my increasings, so shall the blessings of others through my hands.  
Tomorrow I have more to share.  Have a great day.
Be blessed.
Dennis