Contentment | Alex & Lokelani Wilson

Matthew 5:27-32. Alex preaches on how to find contentment while Loke shares her struggle with "bouncing back" after 5 pregnancies.

00:00 intro

02:09 Why we need contentment: Jesus knows us

11:22 Why we haven't found contentment: its costly

14:07 How to find contentment in Christ: Jesus was cut off

[JayCatJess]

Jesus set me free from anxiety today ✨️

[herbenji]

The more I look for Jesus the more content I become. For every struggle we have something to be grateful for, although Loke is having these pains for now, she was able to give birth to 5 beautiful children that I'm sure you're so grateful for... Life is beautiful! That's part of the process of understanding and getting closer to Jesus :)

[coreyischosenpreach]

In my life Jesus is helping me with contentment and being OK and content with myself even if I don’t get accolades win basketball games get followers get likes - and just being content with the way God made me living this life to glorify him even if I don’t get man approval. And some drastic measures that I can take to keep my eyes on Jesus are reading the Bible more, scrolling less on social media and seeing posts that I don’t need to look at, also praying more, and also watching more videos like this and also memorizing more scripture 📖

[anyssarobertsify]

I realize I've been really discontent with my singleness, and I think this is an area where God wants to work with me. Thanks a lot for your sermon. I hadn't looked at contentment and lust that way before. I pray God blesses you with a new vehicle!

[beccabecs]

God is helping me with contentment in having a broken AC in my apartment and being able to rest in the fact that God has it all figured out!! Over the past few days, i’ve been incredibly distressed and frustrated, sending out angry emails to the landlord and management about the lack of AC in the summer heat. But today, the Lord spoke to me through His word and through this podcast, to be content, because the Lord is taking care of this situation, and I can’t wait to see what the Lord will do! Even with something as silly as an AC going out, the Lord showed me His grace today in what He spoke to me. The Lord is so good. Deleting angry emails and sending kinder ones. Resting in the cool and heat, knowing that if Jesus could sleep through a storm, then so can I!

[BossdomChronicals]

I found myself being discontent with parenting. My 16 year old who’s is a great kid is going through some teenage things and was in a slump with school. She is graduating early, and I was excited because I’m tired of raising another person. I love parenting and will give my life for my child, but parental fatigue kicked in on me, while grieving ( single parent lost my sister and mom within the past 3 years). Just this morning I was asking for increased grace and patience, God reminded me he assigned me to her because he equipped me to instill in her all he has for the plans assigned to her life. I was selected to be a part of this amazing purpose and this amazing human being. Be content where you are and yes it may take more time but I need you to focus on your assignment and I will give you rest for She is going to do marvelous things. Chill…

[SethOndrea]

God is setting me free from my addictions and temptations. Instead of giving into my temptation, I pray it away in God's name.

[Botshelo_Nkoana]

God is teaching me to appreciate the little things, like having water to drink, having air in my lungs having to smile, being loved by him, being chosen

[Christian-.]

after the amen: wow. perfect timing. as hard as it is to admit…i have an addiction to social media. im 15 years old and i have always loved creating “content”. over the past few weeks, i’ve been hearing God’s voice, telling me to delete social media and i had to – it was difficult but i couldn’t ignore His voice. i have grown my relationship with God now more than ever. i only have youtube (to watch sermons like these) but something in me always told me that in a few weeks, i would download the other apps again. this is showing me that God doesn’t want me to go back to social media, because i would be running away from Him. thank you ❤

[lee-vxmh]

23:40 when Lokelani was talking about how she was trying to rush the healing process I felt that but I’m a different way. Lately i find myself trying to rush the healing process (emotional, mental and spiritual) and i feel like when that is over THEN i could be content. But i should be content IN the process as well!! Thank y’all so much

[xHDwarrior]

Been listening to Amen Podcast for a couple of years now. I am so grateful that I came across you all. I’ve been so encouraged in my walk, and each time I get to listen to an episode, I feel super refueled afterwards!!

[loganfrantz]

Thank you guys so much for this message! I often struggle with being content because of my school and work I get so caught up in all of the negative parts in them that it’s hard for me to be joyful. A drastic measure I want to take is to give up social media and use that time for Jesus. If you could just pray that I have the strength and ability to not rely on this world to make me happy but to rely on Jesus

[syncc]

Jesus is guiding me and he lets me see his wonderfull works. For example, today at chuch we have at the end of our church service prayer time, in which people with prayer needs can come to the front, so other people can pray for them. One Guy came to the front and was greeted by one of the oldest in church. They prayed, everybody prayed and after 5 minutes he took the microphone and said welcome our new brother into our family, he just accepted Jesus. Praise the Lord !!!

[bennetsmith]

“Now there’s some kids here” haha I will stay and watch every second!

[khadijah]

Jesus delivered me today from the lies of the enemy 🤍

[isaacj]

Instagram is not built for you to discontent, that's just a heart issue, that's ego, kill that and pray about it and see it for what it is. That is a platform to share, don't worry about followers, do your thang and God will send ppl to your page or he won't.

[katieyanez]

Jesus is helping me to be content by constantly reminding me that he is the living water which as I drink from I never thirst. Each time I feel my body longing for sin he puts it on my heart that I must eagerly turn toward him and those desires with fade away. Instead they are replaced with the good news of the gospel and an complete satisfaction in the Lord.

[zandiekhumalo]

Jesus is helping me to be content in a lot of areas!
1. To be content being single and not dating
2. He is helping me to be at peace with what I have in my life 😌
3. And He is helping me to be content in whatever future plans He has for me...( college, work, relationships, etc.)

Drastic measures I should rake:
1. Read His word more and keep off of worldly things around me....to seek His Kingsom first and righteousness
2. Count my blessings and praise God for them and what's to come continually! And even my Salvation
3. Stay off of college websites and constant researching about a course or career and just relax and just trust God's plan

God bless you and your beautiful family ❤🙏🏼🙏🏼Amazing and well needed message guys. Jesus loves you incredibly much !🙏🏼

[miles]

I’m applying to universities and the stress that comes with seems unbearable but 17:57, Jesus took the discontentment + stress on so we could be content in Him. Thank you guys.

[katsumi]

He’s helping me with contentment in my struggle with Social Media and Entertainment. It’s held me back physically, mentally, and most of all spiritually. This came at such a perfect time.