Hello All,
The
part of the poem that we will be emphasising on today is highlighted in blue. The black colour text in the poem is a recap
of what we have already done last week.
Let us now continue with the
third episode of this poem…
Contentment – Equals Complacency? (Episode 3)
By
Joanne Liaw Sook Ling (12th December 2014)
Why are our hearts
unsatisfied and not at rest?
What are they seeking in
their neverending quests?
Where do they run to for fulfillment
and meaning?
What are their unmet
wants, desires and longings?
For the things we do not
have, we yearn and desire
To procure and gain them
at all costs, we aspire
Just when we thought we
have secured them in our hands
They slip too easily through
our fingers like sand
Our dreams are shattered
with broken expectations
Disillusionment sets in
with disappointments
Are we able to thank God
in spite of failures?
Are we able to find joy in
our Creator?
When was the last time we paused to
count our blessings?
To rest by the meadow and delight in
its springs?
Have we been too focused on our
pursuit of dreams?
That we fail to notice the flowers by
the stream?
Perhaps we have neglected the
overflowing
Providence, loved ones, family,
friends and blessings
That God has so graciously bestowed
and given
Do we take the time to thank the God
of heaven?
Some may too
conveniently equate contentment
To one who seeks no
progress and is complacent
This notion gives way to
laziness - an excuse
The meaning of contentment
is sorely abused
Contentment is not akin
to complacency
She seeks to do her best
with the abilities
And resources given by
her God Almighty
She finds rest and
thanks the Lord for His great mercy
TO BE CONTINUED...
Points for Reflection:
[32] For the simple are killed by their turning away,
and the complacency of fools destroys them;
[33] but whoever listens to me [God] will dwell secure
and will be at ease, without dread of disaster.”
(Proverbs 1:32-33 ESV)
·
No, contentment does
not equal complacency.
·
Contentment means
being thankful to God for situations or things that you cannot change after
having done your best.
·
Complacency is
turning a blind eye to the efforts required to improve yourself or your
circumstances.
·
A person who listens
to God and obeys His Word will give no way to complacency in every area of his
life.
·
He will strive to
live his life for God’s glory and the good of others.
·
Are you ever tempted
to equate contentment with complacency?
·
In what areas of your
life do you tend to be complacent with? Your duties at work? Your
responsibilities to your family? Your friendship with others? Your
accountability to the church? Your lack of enthusiasm in evangelism? Your quiet
time of prayer and reading God’s Word? Your walk with God? Your love for Jesus
Christ?
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