Gratitude Friday...Contentment

I am grateful for the sense of contentment I have with my life. That's not to say I don't have things I would love to change, circumstances that are less than ideal. Boy do I, but they are just that, temporary circumstances, bumps in the road. As for the foundation of my life, the blocks that make up the house of Autum, I'm completely happy. I'm happy that I live in a quiet little town with the love of my life my kids and a herd of animals. I'm happy that I was raised by my Christian grandmother. I am happy that I am a southern girl, a wife, a mom, a sister, aunt and niece. I'm happy to teach Sunday school at the same church I've attended as long as I've been alive. I'm happy my in-laws love me like a daughter. I'm happy to have found blogs and to be part of this wonderful community of creative souls. I'm happy to be left-handed, hazel-eyed, and five foot four.  I don't look at the life of anyone else and wish to change places. I know there are souls who are painfully uncomfortable in the life they live, out of place in the world in which they live, unable to find contentment. I am so grateful for the little spot in this universe I happen to fill and for those who keep me company.

Comments

[Emily]

Lovely, Lovely, Lovely... all I can say! I hope you have a great weekend Autum! Em

[Jill]

Beautiful post. Just beautiful.

Thank you.

[Cheryl]

Thanks for sharing that b/c it sure was nice to read. It's nice to count our blessings isn't it? God bless!!!!

[Kathie Hill]

This was one of the most touching posts! So peaceful, accepting and happy. Thank you for sharing. Maybe, just maybe, I could stop looking at the illness's that seem to run my life and just accept them as they aren't going anywhere; and start looking at all the beautiful in my life too. Bless you, Autum for speaking such wonderful thoughts and words. Kathie

[Kate]

Thank you for the reminder to stop and be thankful...

[Heather]

I too am grateful for contentment in a world that seems to breed discontent. The 'I'll be happy when ...' mindset prevails in our society, but if you are very careful, and guard your heart and mind through the Word of God, contentment can be found - and it is so very sweet! Our little guy memorized 'Be content with such things as you have, for Jesus himself has said, NEVER will I leave you, NEVER will I forsake you ...' A great Scripture to hide in your heart - it just keeps life in perspective!

[AJ]

Wow! I truely admire your attitude, I am trying to think like that more often.

[Amanda]

I love this post. My favorite scripture in the Bible is in Phillipians. It says "for I have learned in whatever state that I am in to be content". I'm at my inlaws for Christmas and I don't know where there Bible is or I would tell you the scripture! lol

[Scrapbooker47]

I love this! Thank you for sharing!