Faithful with Little

Ep. 27 | Holidays: Cultivating Contentment

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Welcome back to our holiday series! In today's episode we tackle the topic of contentment, why it's so hard in our culture, and share some practical ways we can be a people of joy this season.

Things we talk about:

  • Our unpopular holiday opinions
  • Would you consider people content in our society today, especially during the holidays? How would you describe them?
  • "A grateful man or woman will be a breath of fresh air in a world contaminated by bitterness and discontentment."
  • How are the people of God described?
  • How can we cultivate contentment in our lives and in our families?

    • Questions to consider:

      • Do I often complain about my circumstances, feeling like I deserve better?

      • Would others describe me as a thankful person?

      • Am I reserved or eager when it comes to expressing appreciation to others?

      • Do others hear me voice more complaints and negative comments than words of gratitude about the typical events of daily life?

        • Practical ideas shared on the show:

        • Read through Exodus or Deuteronomy together as a family this holiday season

        • Make a list for each of these headings: “Gifts from God” and “Gifts from Others.” Write down everything that comes to mind.

        • Gratitude can (and should) lead us to intercession. A good prayer starter is to ask God to remind you of those who do suffer from some of the things He’s spared you from. Commit to praying for a few people who are suffering this holiday season. 

        • GratiKube- family activity

        • Noticing your necessary people- mailman, package delivery, coffee shop worker, child’s teacher or therapist. 

        • Write out your personal testimony of how God saved you- what was your life like before he redeemed you? What has changed in your life since he delivered you?

        • Ask guests coming to your parties to bring a canned item to donate to a local food pantry

        • Put everyone’s name in a bowl and draw names. Say something you’re grateful for about that person

        • Read a biography: The Hiding Place (gain some perspective) or God’s Smuggler

        • Ask a friend to go through Choosing Gratitude by Nancy Leigh DeMoss (has a 30 day devotional)

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