Contentment as a Journey

A Better Way

By Joe Denbow, May 14, 2023

Psalm 84:10 A single day in your courts is better than a thousand anywhere else! I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of my God than live the good life in the homes of the wicked.

Philippians 4:11 Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.

Philippians 4:13 For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

Contentment isn’t a , it’s a .

Life is when we are content in God’s presence.

Contentment isn’t a place you . It’s a you embark on.

Psalm 63:1-3 O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory. Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you!


I FIND CONTENTMENT WHEN I….

1. DAILY FOR GOD

Palm 63:1 O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water.


2. REMEMBER THE SPIRITUAL IN MY LIFE

Psalm 63:2 I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory.

2 Timothy 1:9 For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time—to show us his grace through Christ Jesus.


3. PUT MY OWN TO HOW GOD IS

Contentment begins in your mouth before it grows in your heart.

Psalm 63:3 Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you!

Psalm 118:8 It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in people.

Ephesians 3:20 Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think.

Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.