tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604599300840128865.post5353181605221445458..comments2023-12-28T02:57:41.524-06:00Comments on A Purpose and A Promise: Contentment Emily http://www.blogger.com/profile/16623387781694321843noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604599300840128865.post-89531202911275225112016-06-20T08:41:14.040-05:002016-06-20T08:41:14.040-05:00Ah, you are totally right! The little things are p...Ah, you are totally right! The little things are probably one of the hardest to overcome. I have that problem too, unfortunately. :/<br /><br />Eeep, thank you so much for your comment, Katie Grace! =)Emily https://www.blogger.com/profile/16623387781694321843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604599300840128865.post-68567485147919573992016-06-19T23:03:28.544-05:002016-06-19T23:03:28.544-05:00Contentment is SO hard. It's something I'm...Contentment is SO hard. It's something I'm constantly learning -- because I like to be selfish with everything. Even being content in the little things -- being content to serve my mom by doing the laundry or the dishes. Sigh.<br />Love this post. <3 <br /><br />// katie grace<br /><a href="http://awritersfaith.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">a writer's faith</a>Katie Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01867517507191129951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604599300840128865.post-52384193151359336372016-06-19T21:17:38.848-05:002016-06-19T21:17:38.848-05:00Thank you so much, Suzy! You are very right, we sh...Thank you so much, Suzy! You are very right, we should be more intent on spreading God's wonderful news than worrying about our followers! ;)<br /><br />Thank you so much for commenting, and for following my blog, too! <3 Emily https://www.blogger.com/profile/16623387781694321843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604599300840128865.post-37379035897484295522016-06-19T20:57:17.578-05:002016-06-19T20:57:17.578-05:00This was a GREAT post, Emily! I really loved the p...This was a GREAT post, Emily! I really loved the part about social media. People can sometimes get too caught up with how many page views and followers they have, and forget about that they should be spreading the Good Word of our Heavenly Father.<br />Loved all your points. :)<br />~ Suzy | <a href="https://craftzncraziness.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">Craftz'n'Craziness</a>, <a href="http://lookingoodblogdesigns.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Lookin' Good Designs</a>- suzy -https://www.blogger.com/profile/11079152521125557195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604599300840128865.post-44693093699224823082016-06-18T19:32:03.363-05:002016-06-18T19:32:03.363-05:00Ah, yes, relationships are another way that we can...Ah, yes, relationships are another way that we can work on being content in that I didn't even think about. That is a wonderful area to work on, and I'll be praying for you and your relationships with others! <br /><br />Thank you for reading and commenting, Allie! =)Emily https://www.blogger.com/profile/16623387781694321843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604599300840128865.post-21231781474329234632016-06-18T19:30:16.904-05:002016-06-18T19:30:16.904-05:00Aw, thank you so much Faith! I have and still do s...Aw, thank you so much Faith! I have and still do struggle with comparing myself to others, but I'm encouraged because I know that God will help me overcome that. And I hadn't thought much about being content with social media before either, but it definitely is something to think about!<br />I will be sure to check out your blog post as well. =) Thank you for all your sweet comments! Emily https://www.blogger.com/profile/16623387781694321843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604599300840128865.post-70883650236503293892016-06-18T19:25:13.118-05:002016-06-18T19:25:13.118-05:00Thank you for reading! It's sad that we someti...Thank you for reading! It's sad that we sometimes focus on what we want so much that we can forget about others who would love to have what we have and don't want. :( <br />I'm so glad that you're encouraged by this, and thank you for your comment! =)Emily https://www.blogger.com/profile/16623387781694321843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604599300840128865.post-31041213114219669862016-06-18T19:22:24.574-05:002016-06-18T19:22:24.574-05:00Thank you so much, Hannah!
I have really been thi...Thank you so much, Hannah! <br />I have really been thinking a lot about this lately myself, and you and Hosanna inspired me to think more about this in the area of social media. ;)<br />You are right- when we realize that Jesus loves us unconditionally and doesn't care what other people think about us, it becomes a lot easier to be content. <br /><br />Thank you so much for reading and for your lovely comment, Hannah! =)Emily https://www.blogger.com/profile/16623387781694321843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604599300840128865.post-90156267234771980382016-06-18T19:17:37.856-05:002016-06-18T19:17:37.856-05:00Thank you!
You are totally right, and trusting in ...Thank you!<br />You are totally right, and trusting in God for our contentment is definitely part of it. I'm not anywhere near it either, so we'll all learn together! ;)<br /><br />Thank you so much for reading and for your sweet comment, Jessica! Emily https://www.blogger.com/profile/16623387781694321843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604599300840128865.post-91562946601094927322016-06-18T19:15:21.872-05:002016-06-18T19:15:21.872-05:00Thank you very much, Hosanna! It is certainly quit...Thank you very much, Hosanna! It is certainly quite hard to practice contentment, but definitely worth it in the end. =)<br /><br />Thank you for your comment! Emily https://www.blogger.com/profile/16623387781694321843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604599300840128865.post-71542535113248008532016-06-18T18:11:38.632-05:002016-06-18T18:11:38.632-05:00I also struggle with contentment. With relationsh...I also struggle with contentment. With relationships especially, whether it's friends, guys, or accountibility partners...I'm never content with the people God has given to me.<br /><br />Allie D.<br />www.alliesblogdesigns.blogspot.com<br />www.friendlovesatalltimes.blogspot.com<br />www.sincerelyallied.blogspot.com<br />www.spreadingmyjoy.blogspot.comAlliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14789360201797899172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604599300840128865.post-54147226214613615722016-06-18T16:58:40.984-05:002016-06-18T16:58:40.984-05:00Wow. Great post on contentment, Emily. :) I strugg...Wow. Great post on contentment, Emily. :) I struggle with comparing my physical appearance to others and not just loving the way God has made me. I hadn't thought about being content with social medias...certainly something to think on. ;) <br /><br />I recently wrote a post on contentment in each season of life, if you'd be interested. :) -- http://chosenbythepotter.blogspot.com/2016/05/contentment-in-all-seasons-of-life.htmlFaith P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12321422384005620538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604599300840128865.post-15589451636345534702016-06-18T13:42:55.036-05:002016-06-18T13:42:55.036-05:00So true Emily! I've been finding myself this w...So true Emily! I've been finding myself this week constantly just thinking about things I want. We need to forget to think about what we want and think about what other people need. There are kids are there who are starving and have nothing. Thanks for the encouragement! :) Ellie (or Bernie) https://www.blogger.com/profile/09474813998658740534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604599300840128865.post-19356783523759753862016-06-18T09:51:23.243-05:002016-06-18T09:51:23.243-05:00This was such a needed post, Emily!! For the past ...This was such a needed post, Emily!! For the past few months I've really been thinking about this area of my life and how bad I really am at this. I think what's really helped me is to realize how much Jesus loves me and how I am not more loved or more significant in His eyes if I am like other people. Through reading many books I think I've grown a lot in this area as I've seen how insecurity plays out a lot in discontentment. I still have sooooo much to learn though!!!<br /><br />I love your thoughts on this subject!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604599300840128865.post-1168795135934886722016-06-18T07:12:30.559-05:002016-06-18T07:12:30.559-05:00I like how you ended this post with a challenge - ...I like how you ended this post with a challenge - I'll be thinking of particular areas I need contentment in. I think real contentment comes from complete trust in God; when we know and believe that God made us the way we are, will supply our every need, and has a plan for us and our future, we can just rest, and trust, and be content in Him. (Not saying I've made it there, or anything! I've still got a lot to learn.)<br /><br />Anyway, thanks for another thought-provoking post, Emily! God bless. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604599300840128865.post-74927578269610542042016-06-17T20:14:18.180-05:002016-06-17T20:14:18.180-05:00Lovely post, Emily!! There are so many times when...Lovely post, Emily!! There are so many times when we compare ourselves to others, even without realizing it! Thanks for the good reminder...definitely something that I need to think about. =)Hosanna Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326767494489236766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604599300840128865.post-88203624333544272792016-06-17T10:39:09.150-05:002016-06-17T10:39:09.150-05:00Thank you so much! I've just begun to realize ...Thank you so much! I've just begun to realize how much social media can be a big area to become discontent in. :( Thankfully, it's also a great area to work on! ;)<br /><br />Thanks for your lovely comment, Grace Anne! Emily https://www.blogger.com/profile/16623387781694321843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604599300840128865.post-8144693417948724212016-06-17T10:30:37.180-05:002016-06-17T10:30:37.180-05:00I love your point about social media! It's so ...I love your point about social media! It's so true. Great post, Emily!! <3Grace Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07864931544458385634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604599300840128865.post-60437486614759721752016-06-17T10:22:34.656-05:002016-06-17T10:22:34.656-05:00Thank you! Contentment has definitely been somethi...Thank you! Contentment has definitely been something I'm working on lately, and I need reminders every day! =)<br /><br />Thank you for your comment, Savannah!Emily https://www.blogger.com/profile/16623387781694321843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8604599300840128865.post-76887638974944144812016-06-17T09:35:49.102-05:002016-06-17T09:35:49.102-05:00This was lovely Emily, thank you for posting it! T...This was lovely Emily, thank you for posting it! There's definitely a lot of good advice in it :). Contentment is so hard to learn, but something we all should strive for! Savannah Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16668452024211579085noreply@blogger.com