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Enough is Enough

    Do you find yourself always looking for more? More money, a better job, new clothes, a significant other, more friends, etc. Are you always searching for the next big thing? This is very common even as believers, but the Lord has something to say on this matter.

    Oftentimes, I find myself on edge waiting for my miracle to come through. Waiting for that new job. Waiting for that paycheck. Waiting for that relationship to be mended. It could be anything! But my point is that I can find myself trapped waiting for a tomorrow that may never come. I don't mean that I won't survive through to see the next day (although who knows?), but rather that the thing I am waiting for may not come through when I think it will-- or ever.

    We can waste our lives missing opportunities and planning around our expectation of more in the future. The reality is that sometimes we are chasing shadows; things that will never come to pass. Sometimes we are pursuing our dreams and not God's. That is an issue of its own, between you and He to work out. But other times, we are waiting on a promise from Him. We know what He has promised, but we do not know when it will come to pass.

    So what are we to do in the meantime? Waiting on God's timing is nearly always a test of our faith in Him and His plans for us. Are we waiting with clenched teeth in anxiety until the day comes and we can relax? Or are we relaxed knowing that He has it under control and that it will happen when it happens? God commands the latter.

Philippians 4:11-12 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. (ESV)

Hebrews 13:5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (ESV)

1 Timothy 6:6-8 Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. (ESV)

Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (ESV)

    Being a believer, we were all given the gift of peace. Not just peace, but peace that transcends all understanding. That means we will have peace in times that having peace will not make sense! That doesn't sound like it's referring to when everything is going swell. The time our peace is most important to us is when we are going through a storm.

Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (NIV)

2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all. (ESV)

Isaiah 26:3 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. (ESV)

    It is crucial to know how to operate in peace under all circumstances. To be content with where we are at, knowing He is faithful. Evaluate yourself today in all areas of your life. Are you feeling anxious waiting for the next big thing to come through? Are you getting frustrated waiting on God? Release those things today and step into the great opportunity you have-- to increase your faith and grow closer to Jesus. Be content that He is enough.

Psalm 73:25-26 Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. (NIV)

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