Content with Less

Alright. So here I go again. A new year. 2010. A year full of the unknown, however filled with God's faithfulness, of that I am sure. A year full of blogging. (I hope) about the divinely inspired details of my life, ordained by my creator. My previous attempts have floundered, however I am determined to become a better writer. One who's no so interesting life can become interesting because of the purpose it holds. The glory of God.

This blog holds a new title. A title which came to me while reading Ecclesiastes on a damp day in early December. I always found Ecclesiastes to be such a depressing book of the bible, however it took a dark time in my life to realize the hope and truth this book holds. 2 Timothy 3:16 says "All scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness." I recognize this even more now, after seeing how different books, chapters and verses will encourage, teach and lift you up in different seasons of your life. Proof of the spirit at work.

A Handful of Quietness is found in a verse in Ecclesiastes 4:6. "Better is a handful of quietness than two hands full of toil and striving after the wind." I use this as the title, recognizing that I am living in a fallen world, where confusion is plentiful and fear of God is limited. A world where there are so many distractions which can take our eyes off of Christ. A world where I can easily strive after worldiness, and things that do not come close to comparing to the grandeur of God. Along with the recognition that I am in a fallen world, I recognize my desperate need for Christ. I recognize that I need to give up my dreams, my ambitions and my plans and be content with the path God has planned out for me. Whether that be what I have in mind or not. I will be content with whatever God has for me, even if that be less. I long to enter the Kingdom of God knowing I lived my life for Him, with nothing, than to know that I lived for my flesh, and had everything I could ever dream of.

This is my prayer for the year 2010. That I will lay all that I desire, and all this world tempts me to desire, and find myself in Christ. That I may love what He calls me to love, and hate what He calls me to hate. That I may willingly follow God's steps for my life, with joy, peace and utter devotion. That I will be content in all circumstances, knowing that I have a loving father, who cares for me and wants only the best for my life. Jeremiah 29:11 says "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." I will live for Him alone, recognizing that He is more than enough and He will give me what I need in order to sustain me in this temporary life.

For His name's sake.