Just a few days ago a wonderful christian man, Mr. Wilson, said to me--God wants us to be content. Not happy, but content. He then added, "Contentment and happiness are not the same thing." I replied, "what do you mean?" he explained *contentment is within,* whereas happiness is achieved extrinsically; Happiness is what you feel when you buy something new. Happiness is brought on by satisfying an urge, yet could be quite the opposite of contentment. Contentment does not fade; rather it remains part of who you are.
I must tell you what a wonderful man this Mr. Wilson is: He has never turned his back on me...... He spent 15 minutes a day for an entire school year tutoring me in math. I passed my college math course as well as my math Praxis first time around as a result of his tutelage . When summer came around and we parted for several months, he went ahead and invited my family to picnic with his congregation. Mr. Wilson's patience and kindness has taught me that there are still many beautiful people in the world.
New Testament:
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. John 14:26-27
