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In a society that shouts, "You deserve . . . you need . . . ," contentment seems totally out of place. What would be required to move you from where you are today to a place of contentment? We invite your thoughts as we explore contentment in today's world

How can discontent be a deadly disease? How does discontentment rob your life of joy?

If your heart has complete peace, what does your life look like?
What things breed discontentment in your own life?

Think of a few things that you wish you had, or that make you jealous. Now, for each thing you thought of, replace it with two things that you do have, and are happy with. Instead of being discontent with your life, realize all of the good things that you have.
What does contentment look like to you?

What brings you true joy in life? How does happiness differ from joy? How can God be your source of contentment and joy?
How do circumstances affect your level of contentment in life? What are some things that you expose yourself to that are not beneficial?

Not everything we watch, listen to, or do is beneficial. How do these things affect your contentment in life?
Circumstances of life can affect our emotions. How do they influence your level of contentment? How do you receive negative comments from other people?

You can always chose to ignore something that doesn't make you happy. What are some ways to block out the things in life that cause you discontentment?
How can you learn to become content and experience true joy in life?

Knowing that God will always provide for you, and that through him you can do all things allows for a life of contentment and peace. How can God give you contentment in life?
Often tangible things in this life take priority over relationships. How can you learn to love people more than things? Where do you draw the line for seeking earthly possessions?

Would you rather spend time with a new toy, or with a friend? The material things in life come and go, but God will never leave you or forsake you. You can't bring anything you own here on earth with you into Heaven, but a personal relationship with God will last for eternity. How would a relationship with God help you to love people more than things?
Where or what do you look to find purpose in life?

Possessions and careers are meaningful, but may still leave an empty void in our lives. God has placed a longing in our hearts for Himself, and a desire to have a personal relationship with him. In what ways do you think God can bring deeper meaning to your life? Read Isaiah 40:28-31, Ezekiel 36: 26, John 6:47, Psalm 55:22, Ephesians 1:7,8 for more answers of what God wants to share with you.
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