Daily Devotional
Teach Them to Be Content
“I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.”
Philippians 4:11
August 15, 2020
Ponder This
One of the most valuable things you can learn for yourself—and teach your children—is contentment. Let your home ring with love, laughter, conversation, fun, and be content with the simpler things of life.
You say, “Well, I want my kids to have things I never had, things my dad never gave me.” Okay. But are you giving them the things your dad did give you: the desire to work, honesty, decency, learning to get along with the basics, and contentment? Would to God we’d get this in our hearts.
What is contentment? It is an inner sufficiency that keeps us at peace, in spite of outward circumstances. Paul taught his son in the faith, Timothy, “Godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6).
In Philippians 4:11, Paul says contentment must be learned. Develop contentment within your children, and you will be strengthening their character. Teach them to trust the Lord and be humbly grateful. Families need to learn to thank God. God has been so good to you.
Practice This
Is your family a God-centered family? It would be good for you to get a family diary and write in it the blessings of God. Sit down and rehearse with your children day after day after day the things that God has done for them.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
