Today in the One Year Playbook we see Solomon realizing that riches and great fame and fortune never satisfy. Solomon could not be content because he was basing his success on others around him.
"Everyone's toil is for their mouth, yet their appetite is never satisfied" Ecc 6:7
GREAT LEADERS BEGIN WITH CONTENTMENT!
BEING CONTENT IS WHERE WE START NOT WHERE WE END!
Being content is tricky. It is important to be thankful and satisfied for what we have.
Sometimes we measure success by what others have. If my friends have the big house and cool car I want that and more.
God wants us to be happy with what we have been given by Him but He also wants us to strive for more and get better each and every day.
We need to base our goals on what God wants for us not on what others have. Solomon wanted to have more than everyone. When he did it was empty.
"But godliness with contentment is great gain." 1 Timothy 6:6
Alexander the Great died at the young age of 32 because he had nothing else to conquer. If he had Godly contentment his accomplishments would have been the beginning not the end.
Being content is a MINDSET to help us begin with a FRESH new POSITIVE outlook on Life.
GREAT LEADERS BEGIN WITH CONTENTMENT!
BEING CONTENT IS WHERE WE START NOT WHERE WE END!
Check out what Paul say's:
"I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances."
Philippians 4:11
Paul was saying he is content where he is so he doesn't get bitter and angry and walk around with a chip on his shoulder. Paul in his own mind was saying:
"OK, it's cool I'm in this rat infested jail. I'm content with that. Now what's my next move going to be for God?"
GREAT LEADERS BEGIN WITH CONTENTMENT!
BEING CONTENT IS WHERE WE START NOT WHERE WE END!
Jesus rebuked the guy that said, "I've stored up enough grain for retirement now I'm going to cruise for the rest of my life."
Being content is a MINDSET to help us begin with a FRESH new POSITIVE outlook on Life.
Paul went on to say, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Phil 4:13
God wants us to have goals and achieve our goals. Our motivation is to Glorify God.
"I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 3:14
"Life was meant to be lived. Curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life." Eleanor Roosevelt
So relax, be content, clear your mind and go after your goals.
Start Fast - Finish Strong!
Just Go!
Rick
Sep 03 Readings - ECCLESIASTES 4:1-6:12 | 2 CORINTHIANS 6:14-7:7 | PSALM 47:1-9 | PROVERBS 22:16
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