There was a 96-year-old man, we'll call him David, that I know of who was ready to die. His wife and friends had all passed away. His health was failing him, but only on a few levels. He was just tired and lonely. He didn't focus on his blessings, only on his troubles. Blessings included: he had a son who lived next door, his mind was still sharp, he was able to live in his home and take care of most of his needs. Fortunately, a man decided one day to go door to door to spread the Gospel and invite people to his church (not a Jehovah's Witness) and happened upon David's door. They became friends and David was able to be drawn closer to God as a result. It helped his attitude and some of his feelings of depression and despair. He died delighting in the Lord.
There's a woman we'll call Linda who just seems to be flat out angry about her age. She's always trying to prove to people that she's still fit, still able to do everything herself and that her mind is still fully intact. All of this is fine except that in spending so much effort on these things, she belittles those around her. She's become rather bitter and very judgmental. She can't change her age, but she can change her approach to age. Since she is still sharp and able-bodied, she could be making use of that by reaching out to others who aren't doing as well, volunteering, joining groups to do things she's interested in doing. I believe she's so focused on the negative that she, like David, can't enjoy the gifts God has given her.
No matter what your discontentment is, you have control to change your attitude. Pray about what upsets you. Focus on the Lord.
Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4 ESV
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