tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002647.post113926890461929161..comments2023-09-24T06:45:24.749-04:00Comments on Joyful Moments with Donna J. Shepherd : The Beauty of ContentmentDonna J. Shepherdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16101584349756490950noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002647.post-1141879800053665662006-03-08T23:50:00.000-05:002006-03-08T23:50:00.000-05:00Carmen, I'm realizing that more every day as I end...Carmen, I'm realizing that more every day as I endeavor to simplify my life. <BR/><BR/>Christie, I'm glad I'm not the only one! :)<BR/><BR/>And Mike - Amen! <BR/><BR/>Thanks to everyone (and anonymous, too!) for stopping by. God bless you. - DonnaDonna J. Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16101584349756490950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002647.post-1141876895427473682006-03-08T23:01:00.000-05:002006-03-08T23:01:00.000-05:00Thank you! It's so important to keep our eyes foc...Thank you! It's so important to keep our eyes focused on God. Too often we get caught up in the cares of this world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002647.post-1141876765455923182006-03-08T22:59:00.000-05:002006-03-08T22:59:00.000-05:00I think it's great that God can help us just like ...I think it's great that God can help us just like he helped Paul. All we need to do is ask.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002647.post-1139552029090927962006-02-10T01:13:00.000-05:002006-02-10T01:13:00.000-05:00Great post! Thanks for your honesty....I can sure ...Great post! Thanks for your honesty....I can sure relate to a weakness for material things. <BR/><BR/>ChristieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002647.post-1139442127398743122006-02-08T18:42:00.000-05:002006-02-08T18:42:00.000-05:00I guess it doesn't matter where our "little brown ...I guess it doesn't matter where our "little brown packages" come from. It's all a lack of contentment, and like you said, if we focus on Him, who owns us, we realize we have few real needs. Thanks for your thoughts, Donna!<BR/><BR/>Blessings!Full Contact, Savior-centric Livinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927510247997004688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002647.post-1139436806200352812006-02-08T17:13:00.000-05:002006-02-08T17:13:00.000-05:00Thank you, Ann, for stopping by. I'm like you, Vic...Thank you, Ann, for stopping by. I'm like you, Vicki - I have a love for Paul's writings. And Blair, you are so right. We don't really own anything after all. Thanks for visiting! <BR/><BR/>DonnaDonna J. Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16101584349756490950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002647.post-1139429031736229282006-02-08T15:03:00.000-05:002006-02-08T15:03:00.000-05:00I like how you said it's about "who" owns us and n...I like how you said it's about "who" owns us and not being joyful in what we own (which in the great scheme of things we don't "own" anything).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002647.post-1139375033232537322006-02-08T00:03:00.000-05:002006-02-08T00:03:00.000-05:00Excellent post, Donna. I've been reading a lot abo...Excellent post, Donna. I've been reading a lot about the apostle Paul lately, and it causes me to reflect a lot about my own attitudes and level of contentment. Thanks for addressing a timely subject. We all can learn much from what you've shared here.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>VickiVickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601718675860240867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002647.post-1139364053609314352006-02-07T21:00:00.000-05:002006-02-07T21:00:00.000-05:00True and good thoughts, Donna! Thank you for point...True and good thoughts, Donna! Thank you for pointing us in HIS direction!<BR/>How we see Jesus in you!<BR/>Warmly,<BR/>Ann Voskamp HolyExperienceAnn Voskamp @Holy Experiencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742205499025104067noreply@blogger.com