A Life of Contentment

Who says the good old days are gone forever? For centuries our relatives have depended on their land, their family and their faith in God to get through this thing called life. Today we rely on big box stores, modern technology and cheap overseas labor for everything we need. But are we really living the good life?

My name is Barb, and in June of 2006 I quit my job to become a stay-at-home mom. My husband and I and our children decided to change our entire lifestyle – to live simply, naturally, and frugally like our grandparents did. And so began our homestead. We raised chickens and grew our own vegetables, fruits and herbs on our 1/3 of an acre "farm" in the middle of (a 40,000 population) city in North Carolina.

However, as often happens, God had other plans. In early 2010, tragedy struck and the kids and I ended up moving in with friends in a tiny town (population 1,300 in South Carolina). Today we are starting over and working towards building a new homestead – from the ground up. My first step is to get a job, then to get a piece of land, then to make our new place into a brand new homestead.

Instead of dwelling on life’s twists and turns, I have made a conscious choice. I have chosen to be content with my lot. Although I don’t yet know God’s plans for me, I know I have a destiny to fulfill. Recent events are but a stumbling block on the path I have been set to follow. I have faith that God will continue leading me. As He does, I will lead “A Life of Contentment.”

As the apostle Paul told the people of Philippi, “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:11-13

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

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