Contentment in a World of Consumerism
melaniedj • 19 November 2017
"thankful"
anything but thankful.
amen?
lasting contentment
gratitude.
attitude
everything
Be Focused on the Future
focused
Building wealth is a marathon, not a sprint.
time, focus, discipline, and patience.
Make Lifestyle Sacrifices
delaying your gratification
future.
Content people do not borrow money.
stuff.
it is imperative that you stop borrowing money
Stop Complaining
A complaining tongue reveals an ungrateful
heart.
time
energy
no one wants to hear your whining.
the more you do it, the more it becomes a habit.
stay away from chronic complainers.
Don't sit around and admire the problem.
Practice Thankfulness
intentional
positive
there is always
someone who has it worse.
little things
God's sense of humor,
Amen?
we are not naturally grateful
We are naturally selfish.
Eliminate Excess
Excess stuff only creates distractions and stress
begs
But at what cost?
MORE
"normal."
It promises happiness, but never seems to deliver.
win
Don't Compare
this is one of my biggest struggles.
"why you lyin?"
- Find a Source of Encouragement- Follow people who not only inspire you, but who are transparent about their life. Of course no one wants to broadcast their failures on social media, but follow people or read books from authors who are real about their life and struggles.
- Unfollow People On Social Media - I realize this sounds harsh, but sometimes this is what it takes. If you have become so enthralled with other peoples lives and it's seriously damaging your own, unfollow people who try and portray and inaccurate picture of themselves and their lives. Or, take a break from social media and deactivate your accounts for a while.
- Mind Your Own Business - It's really hard to find time to swoon over other peoples lives when you are focused on improving your own. Use diligence as a distraction. Every time I think about logging on Facebook, I try to pull out my Bible and read a few passages instead!
Comparison is the thief of joy.
Ambition & Contentment
threatens
contentment and ambition go hand in hand
Contentment
adjective
ambition
noun.
lack of contentment.
Be content with what you have, but be driven to go further than where you are.
Remember That Money is Only a Tool
ONLY
contentment is a choice to be happy and fulfilled wherever you are with whatever you have.
"I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances" (Phillipans 4:11).
Be rich in contentment.
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