ella's prescription

i came across ella's prescription for contentment in the book i am reading now, calm my anxious heart, by linda dillow (thanks to amanda for suggesting it and letting me borrow it!). i can already say that i recommend this book even though i am only through the first chapter. linda shared about a woman named ella and how no matter what external circumstances faced her - and there were many challenges she faced; ella was a missionary in africa - she always remained content and joyful. years after ella passed away, her daughter came across her journal and found this prescription for ella's contentment:

-never allow yourself to complain about anything - not even the weather.

-never picture yourself in any other circumstances or someplace else.

-never compare your lot with another's.

-never allow yourself to wish this or that had been otherwise.

-never dwell on tomorrow - remember that tomorrow is God's, not ours.

wow...um, please tell me this pierced you like it did me? and to think that this isn't too idealistic, but really what scripture commands which means, i really should strive to follow this prescription. heaven knows i couldn't ever possibly do this on my own...which is why i am thankful to have Christ who strengthens me!

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