Contentment: Seeing God's Goodness (31-Day Devotionals for Life)

“Be content. Pursue contentment. Repent of discontent. Weve 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-tos and why-tos. 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.”

“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 doesnt 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.”

“While discontent can spring up like weeds in a garden, contentment is a cultivated fruit, learned through study and practice. Megan Hills new devotional Contentment: Seeing Gods Goodness overflows with wisdom, truth, and practical applications. These daily readings refocus our gaze off of ourselves (or our neighbors cute new coat) and onto the goodness and faithfulness of our God. Its a needed and helpful book, and I highly recommend it.”

“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 Hills new devotional helps readers to see the source of discontent and paints a picture of biblical contentment rooted in the gospel. Contentment: Seeing Gods Goodness helps those who are longing to shed the weight of discontent by pointing them to the soul-satisfying contentment found in Jesus Christ.”

“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 Spiritthe Word of GodMegan 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.”