{"id":22800,"date":"2019-07-11T14:34:54","date_gmt":"2019-07-11T18:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/debmillswriter.com\/?p=22800"},"modified":"2019-07-11T22:23:46","modified_gmt":"2019-07-12T02:23:46","slug":"worship-wednesday-in-you-alone-im-satisfied-about-a-mile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/debmillswriter.com\/?p=22800","title":{"rendered":"Worship Wednesday – In You Alone, I’m Satisfied – About a Mile"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"ImagePhoto Credit: Journey Church, Gillette<\/a><\/p>\n

I saw the Lord ever before me; <\/span><\/em>because He is at my right hand,<\/span><\/em>
\nI will not be shaken.<\/span><\/em>
\nTherefore my heart is glad <\/span><\/em>and my tongue rejoices. <\/span><\/em>Moreover, my flesh will rest in hope, <\/span><\/em>because You will not abandon me in Hades <\/span><\/em>or allow your holy one to see decay. <\/span><\/em>You have revealed the paths of life to me;<\/span><\/em>
\nYou will fill me with gladness <\/span><\/em>in your presence.<\/em> – Acts 2:25-28, Psalm 16:8-11<\/a>
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Is there a difference between being satisfied and being content?<\/p>\n

A couple of days ago, I came across a friend’s Facebook post<\/a> about struggling with contentment.\"\"<\/a>Photo Credit: Jordan Smith, Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n

She and her family had just returned from a trip states away where she caught up with her parents and siblings. It must have been a lovely visit because her Monday morning post ached with the longing of being nearer to the rest of her family. Over her coffee, she lamented that longing and wondered at her discontent.<\/p>\n

I so resonated with her struggle as I have long had a similar one. The whole of our marriage has been spent being states away from parents and siblings…sometimes even countries away. Even with all the lovely good in our lives, that missing the close proximity of extended family disturbed my contentment on a regular basis.<\/p>\n

Now we have the joy of living in the same city with our grown children and grandchildren, but the longing of being near our other family persists.<\/p>\n

Wanting to spend time with those we love is a good thing. It is a desire that must please the Lord. He has prepared an Eternity for us to redeem the times of separation here – from Him and others we love.<\/p>\n

My friend got me thinking about the difference in contentment and satisfaction.<\/p>\n

The Apostle Paul <\/a>in his letter to the Philippian church gave excellent counsel about contentment. It was something he learned over his life:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I find myself. <\/span> I know both how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content\u2014whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. <\/span> <\/em>I am able to do all things through Him who strengthens me.<\/em> <\/strong>– Philippians 4:11-13<\/a>
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We take heart that through life, we can learn contentment, too. Through life and relationship. Paul could wrestle with and win over discontent because of Jesus. Jesus gave him the strength to be content.<\/p>\n

What I think the difference is between contentment and satisfaction is the focus or object. Various assaults may come against contentment for us – missing family, work disappointments, the drudgery of routines…and the list goes on. Contentment is very fluid. We can have some measure of contentment in every moment of our lives.<\/p>\n

Satisfaction goes deeper, I think. When we take our eyes off of the disturbances of heart and mind and fix them on Jesus, we are satisfied. He is enough.<\/p>\n

It is a matter…a discipline or habit…of returning to the only One who can wholly satisfy our hearts. Then whatever caused our discontent fades or, at least, perspective is restored.<\/p>\n

The beautiful young friend above, with her Monday morning coffee and struggle with contentment, still gives witness to a heart satisfied with Jesus. That is one thing I know about her… The rest will work itself out.<\/p>\n

Worship<\/a> with me to Satisfied<\/em> by brother band About a Mile<\/a>:<\/p>\n

Let Your song be the song I sing
\nThrough the blessing and burdens this life will bring
\nIn You alone I’m satisfied<\/p>\n

Through the struggles I face
\nWhen contentment starts to fade
\nThrough the constant wondering
\nWhen my doubt is crippling
\nThis will be my, this will be my prayer<\/p>\n

Let Your song be the song I sing
\nThrough the blessings and burdens this life will bring
\nIn You alone I’m satisfied
\nIn You I’m satisfied<\/p>\n

I’m letting go of my fears
\nAnd believing that You’re here
\nNo matter what my future holds
\nYou are God, You are in control
\nAnd this will be my, this will be my prayer<\/p>\n

Let Your song be the song I sing
\nThrough the blessings and burdens this life will bring
\nIn You alone I’m satisfied
\nAnd all I need is Your sacrifice
\nI have more than I deserve
\nYou gave me Your life
\nIn You alone I’m satisfied<\/p>\n

No matter the cost
\nI’ll take up my cross
\nAnd run to You, run to You
\nNo matter the cost
\nI’ll take up my cross
\nAnd run to You, run to You<\/p>\n

This will be my, this will be my prayer
\nThis will be my, this will be my prayer<\/p>\n

In You alone I’m satisfied*<\/p>\n