Contentment

"If I could just have a little more . . . if my situation were just a little different! My plan for my life would be perfect--if it would just come true!" It is often obvious how little we are in control of our lives, and discontent seems like a natural response to not getting what we want. But it's a dangerous attitude that drives us away from God--and, ironically, getting what we want wouldn't fix it! So what will? Megan Hill takes us on a month-long journey to lift our eyes from our own expectations for our lives and fix them on the God who is more reliable than our changing circumstances--and who ordains them for our good. This daily devotional teaches us the value of contentment, helps us to cultivate a thankful heart, and provides immensely practical approaches for pursuing contentment in specific types of circumstances that trigger our worry and anxiety.

About the Author :
Megan Hill is a pastor's daughter and a pastor's wife. She lives with her husband and four children in Massachusetts, where she is a member of West Springfield Covenant Community Church (PCA). She is the author of several books and the managing editor for The Gospel Coalition.

Review :
"Be content." "Pursue contentment." "Repent of discontent." We've all heard the exhortations and rebukes. We all agree with them. "But how?" we cry. How do we get there? Megan Hill comes to the rescue with a practical daily devotional full of how-to's and why-to's. But, more importantly, she shows that the remedy for discontent lies ultimately not within the "how" and "why" of a daily technique but in the "who" of a daily relationship with Jesus Christ.--David Murray, Professor of Old Testament and Practical Theology, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; Author, The Happy Christian and Christians Get Depressed Too Megan Hill exposes the lie that seduces so many of us, demonstrating that a change in our circumstances will not improve our lives. With clear, practical, biblical reflection, Hill leads us to the greener pastures of Christian contentment. But she doesn't simply tell us to "stop our complaining"; she tells us to embrace Christ, the suffering yet contented Savior. I am glad for this resource that teaches us to live his life of holy, surrendered desire.--Jen Pollock Michel, Author, Teach Us to Want and Keeping Place Our hearts are often prone to discontent. We want what others have and think that our lives would be better if only that one thing would change (and that one thing sometimes varies from week to week). Megan Hill's new devotional helps readers to see the source of discontent and paints a picture of biblical contentment rooted in the gospel. Contentment: Seeing God's Goodness helps those who are longing to shed the weight of discontent by pointing them to the soul-satisfying contentment found in Jesus Christ.--Christina Fox, Counselor; Author, A Heart Set Free and Closer Than a Sister Those of us who continually study contentment do so because we, like many others, have not fully "learned to be content in any and every circumstance" with the apostle Paul. Armed with the sword of the Spirit--the Word of God--Megan Hill has given us a wise and beautifully written daily devotional to help us attain this important Christian virtue. Its practical insights and applications, its simplicity and depth, its conviction and comfort will make this a daily devotional that I will return to often in my ongoing struggle for the great gain of godliness with contentment.--William Barcley, Senior Pastor, Sovereign Grace Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, North Carolina; Author, The Secret of Contentment While discontent can spring up like weeds in a garden, contentment is a cultivated fruit, learned through study and practice. Megan Hill's new devotional Contentment: Seeing God's Goodness overflows with wisdom, truth, and practical applications. These daily readings refocus our gaze off of ourselves (or our neighbor's cute new coat) and onto the goodness and faithfulness of our God. It's a needed and helpful book, and I highly recommend it.--Melissa Kruger, Author, The Envy of Eve: Finding Contentment in a Covetous World; Women's Ministries Coordinator, Uptown Church, Charlotte, North Carolina