Learning Contentment

4:11 "Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content."
4:19 "And my God will supply every need of your according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."

I've held on tightly to these verses this week. My car went into the shop yet again last Thursday, I got it back today, and its not any better. The crazy thing is, that car had zero problems last year. I'm convinced that someone in the great beyond is using my car issues to try to bring me down...or Someone Else is wanting to teach me a lesson in humility. It is not expensive to have it fixed, it is just inconvenient to ask friends for rides or take taxis. For those of you who know me, you may know that I can get really prideful about my independence, and it is really hard for me to accept charity. I think its one of those, "I am woman, hear me roar" complexes that I'm not (or am?) proud of. All that to say, the car is broken, and I'm trying to heed to God's reminder that I am to be not only content, but joyful, in all circumstances. Also, I am to trust him to supply my needs and have faith that He always has the best in mind. Sadly, I've supposedly learned all of that before. Apparently it didn't stick very well.

I think that coming off of a great trip home isn't helping either. I miss it, but am finding lots of rest and peace in the confidence God has given me in my role and purpose in Mexico.

I leave you with my anecdotal story of the week: Our washing machine is broken. It filled up with water on Saturday and quit on us. Last night I tried to fix it (because I am woman hear me roar) and wound up draining the washing machine water into the kitchen. My roommate was making dinner and the next thing she knew she was jumping up onto the counter to escape the flood, and I was trying to fight off the rising water with a mop AND a broom. Thankfully there is a drain in our kitchen, and I was indeed roaring...with laughter.

Romans 8:28 "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good."