The important thing is to make the best use of one's possessions and capabilities--there are still plenty left--and to accept the limits of the situation, by which I mean not giving way to feelings of resentment and discontent.
--Letters and Papers From Prison, Dietrich Bonhoeffer
That quote kicked my backside this morning. I am far too easily discontented. The guy is in prison (for standing up to Hitler's regime) and penning those words. I'm surrounded by comfort. I can't control my circumstances, but like Bonhoeffer, there does seem to be a choice regarding feelings of resentment and discontent. To choose either is often my inclination and really the easy choice. I want that to change.
As a related aside, I have updated my "Devotional Materials" section for 2007. Really enjoying my choices thus far.
No comments:
Post a Comment