Pursuing the Wind 11/06/22

Series: If I Only Had           

Pursuing the Wind     

Ecclesiastes 4:4-8      Proverbs 14:30

give thanks in everything; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

I Thessalonians 5:18

discontent: To be unhappy with what you have, with who you are and/or with how your life is going

Many people are discontent because they live in comparison mode.   This approach to life will lead people to question their value and doubt they are accepted or loved.  

...jealousy is rottenness to the bones.

Proverbs 14:30b 

Ecclesiastes 4

Lessons from Ecclesiastes 4  

The life of more and better is unattainable.

If you live in comparison mode, you will not enjoy what you have.

If you are not enjoying your life, people won’t enjoy you.

Discontent people are not living the way God designed.  

bad “fixes” for discontentment:

·      a constant pursuit of externals

·      belittling others

·      pretending you are better than you are

·      isolating yourself 

The real solution to discontentment is found in the heart. 

A tranquil heart is life to the body,

but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.

Proverbs 14:30b 

Today’s Takeaways

Living a life of comparison is not God’s design for you. 

True contentment begins with a relationship with Christ. 

Contentment can be learned.   

Finding contentment will come through centering your life around Christ and His will.