Monday, February 04, 2008

Completely Content

I have come to realize over the past few days that I am completely content with my life right now. It is awesome. I don't feel as if I need anything more than what I have here and now. I have found it completely amazing how God continues to work in ways that I will never understand and leaves us totally at peace even when the surrounding circumstances say that we should not be at peace at all.
I mean to be completely honest I am living in a strange place, in a trailer with my dog where it is very cold most of the time. I don't really know anyone except married people and the prospects of friends or even dates are very slim. I mean people are a little strange out here sometimes. I really don't have much money and I work alot.
The funny thing is that I love it. I love the people that I have met and am friends with. I work with a great friend, and I love every minute of ministry. I am also completely happy and content being single. I have come to realize that other people are more concerned with it than I am. I am not looking at the past and longing to be there, but am excited about the future and what God is doing in it. I love the excitement of what is around the next corner and I have to say that the view here in Arlington is beautiful. The only complaint that I do have is that things close way too early around here. Seriously Starbucks closing at 8pm...come on now.
Anyway, it is an amazing feeling to be so content and excited. I think that this is the first time in my life where I am not searching for more or the next thing, but am happy growing in God and learning each day more and more about His vast and amazing love and hope. It is awesome and I hope that everyone is able to experience it at some point in their life.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Loved your posting--God is truly the One who grants peace and contentment--many never find that at all in life. Hope you are blessed as you serve Him!

hbu said...

Just found out a few weeks ago that the Marysville Starbucks on the 88th St is open late. Until 10 or 11 most nights. It made my life really happy.

Anonymous said...

That's a tough thing to say. It's really rare that you are content (especially the single part).