How much of discontent is just felt but not truly real? As I honestly evaluate my life, I can clearly say that God has blessed me, even abundantly so.
I'm not saying that my life is perfect, but, that is to be expected while we are here in this fallen world. What I can say is that God has given me the opportunity to do and experience most everything that I've ever really wanted to; and there essentially isn't anything that I wish I could do but haven't been able to. As in the story that I am reading, for many, their wish list would include things that they feel like they are not supposed to do. But, for me, there are no temptations that lure me to want to disobey or disappoint my God. I recognize that God's ways are best. Besides, I know from experience, that at times when we do get what we wish for, but, it's not in line with God's best for us, it doesn't satisfy anyways.
It is possible that I just don't have grand expectations; and that I probably should dream more. Yet, I really have been able to experience some amazing blessings, and besides, it's also Biblical to be content in our circumstances and to have a grateful spirit. While I don't always live my life free of the feelings of discontent, especially when it comes to my thorn; but, when I really think about it, I cannot help but be THANKFUL.
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