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Being Content

3/23/2016

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​In life, there will be times that are not ideal.  Not necessarily rough times, not happy times, just times that might be described as blah.  You might be ready to move into a bigger house, working an entry level job just to get a promotion, or waiting until you’re done with school so that you can jump into a career you’re passionate about.  You’re ready to take the next step, but the next step isn’t quite within your reach.  These times can often lead to feelings of stress, discontentment, or lack of trust in God.
​There is this mentality that says something like, “Lord, I just want the promotion.  Then I will be happy.”  What people don’t understand is that being content is something that is practiced; it doesn’t come with achievement.  For some, the more you achieve, the more things you will want.  Being content is something that all Christians should strive for because God gives us more than we could ever deserve.  There will be in-between times during many parts of our lives, with something in them that we’re not content with.  What’s important is realizing how important it is to thank God for everything that we do have, and work to God’s glory to achieve our goals.
​The residents at New Beginnings are working through a time in their life that might seem never ending.  Continuing education, meeting with professionals, and setting goals can get to be frustrating, but these mothers realize that this is the best way that they can be a loving Christian parent to their children.  I look up to the mothers at New Beginnings, because they know that in order to achieve their goals they need to work hard, trust in God, and be thankful for the opportunities that they have.  
Leah Whitson is a junior Human Social Services major at Wisconsin Lutheran College, and the Resident Support Intern here at New Beginnings.   After college she plans to pursue a Master's in Social Work, and one day she hopes to use her experience at New Beginnings as a good foundation .   During her free time Leah likes to travel, play with her dogs, and spend time with her fiancé.
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