Contentment
“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.” – Hebrews 13:5
We have now adopted “I Will” statements for our character development series. We made this cute board to highlight the focus phrases. I got the idea for “I Will” Statements from “Character First,” a character based curriculum. Although I haven’t used a lot of their content, I wanted to give them credit for this idea. Our four phrases this week are:
1. I will be content with what I have.
2. I will not compare myself to others.
3. I will focus on helping those with less.
4. I will be grateful.
This main concept was used, with permission, from the Character First Education Curriculum.
Perfect timing…Audrey was here sitting in my lap after I just had a very long conversation with her about being grateful for the things you have and showing thankfulness when she is given a gift. And just as we finished I clicked on your blog and she asked, “What is that?” Coincidentally, this weeks word was “contentment.” Right then I was able to reinforce to her with a verse and “I will” statements the same lesson I was trying to teach. Thank you Jodi!:)
That’s awesome, Tricia!
Being grateful, and appreciating the things you do have, instead of focusing on what you don’t, has been a HUGE part of our daily discussions lately! I really this this idea.