I found this book to be refreshing and useful. It is a 1 month devotional that focuses us toward an attitude of contentment and appreciation, and away from complaining.
I liked the length of the devotions, it is the perfect length if you're rushed in the mornings, but it still gives you things to think about for the whole day. I also like how there were both "reflect" and "act" points at the end.
Honestly, I didn't finish it the first go through, and I came back to it in these difficult times to help me get back into a proper perspective. It did that very well and I will be recommending it.

Contentment is not dependent on the changing circumstances of life but on the unchanging goodness of our Lord. This truth equips us to correctly understand dour present situation.

Contentment comes from our deepest desires and when those desires are not meant, we live in discontent. A key verse for me and when I live by that verse makes a difference between night and day is Psalm 37:4 Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. This is the core of this devotional and I would stress it is a devotional for life. God desires our contentment and he knows it is only when we delight in him, we can experience it. That verse serves has a plumb line for life.

This devotional will guide you thru contentment and what your focus is on. Each day starts with scripture, commentary that is with the contrast of living a life of contentment and not. Then we are guided to reflect and act. Contentment is a spiritual blessing that enable you to love freely and deeply and enjoy your heavenly Father and those that are placed in your life.

Highly recommend.

A Special Thank you to P & R Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

This is a solid, approachable devotional on the virtue of contentment. The book distilled many larger works on contentment old and new into 31 meditations short enough for the busiest Christian. The truths will be familiar to long-time believers, but are the type we always need to be reminded about. My only quibble with the book was that some sections had several Scripture chapters to read after while others had none, which meant I might devote a different amount of time each day to the devotional.

Don’t overlook the notes in the back for the amazing list of works this book cites from.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC of this book.

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Contentment: Seeing God's Goodness is a devotional book on the topic of contentment. Because discontent can come anytime, anywhere AND since it's a sneaky sin that tends to fly under the radar, it's important for believers to be aware and pay attention. It is, in fact, key to cultivate contentment.

The devotions are divided into several sections: "The Value of Contentment," "Finding Contentment by Looking to Christ," "Cultivating a Right Understanding of My Circumstances," "Cultivating Right Desires," "Cultivating a Thankful Heart," and "Pursuing Contentment in Specific Circumstances." There are thirty-one devotions in all. Each devotion begins with scripture and ends with reflection and/or activities.

I enjoyed reading this devotion. I know that I can be quite hard on devotional books now and then. But I like taking chances on devotionals. I like being surprised when a devotional is packed with insight and substance instead of mere fluff. This one was worth my time, and I think it will be worth your time too.

One of her devotions, for example, shares four benefits of contentment:

"1. Contentment makes us ready to worship God. When we worship, in private or in public, we acknowledge that God alone is God and that we are his humble creatures who owe him our very selves. If we are contented, we will be eager to sing and pray and listen to the God who does all things well (see Job 1:20–21).
2. Contentment allows us to experience and display God’s grace. Contentment does not come naturally to anyone. Apart from grace, all people grumble and complain almost without pause. But by his Spirit God transforms us, making us content and displaying his power to everyone who sees our lives.
3. Contentment frees us to serve God and others. If we are constantly preoccupied with our own situation—the things we lack or the things we wish were different—we won’t be looking for opportunities to serve. The most useful people in God’s kingdom are those who trust the Lord regardless of outward circumstances.
4. Contentment keeps us from various temptations to sin. When we are always thinking about what we would like to change in our circumstances, Satan is quick to respond. He will eagerly tempt us to sinfully demand (or take) the things that God hasn’t given us (see Gen. 3:1–5; James 4:1–2). If, instead, we are satisfied with what God has given, we will not give Satan an opportunity in our hearts."

Another shares three reasons why discontent is so wrong:

"What makes discontent so serious? Consider three things: 1. Discontent is rebellion against God. When we complain about the things God has done or the things he has withheld, we accuse him of acting wrongly. 2. Discontent keeps us from love for God. If we believe that God has acted wrongly, we will not serve and love him with heart, soul, mind, and strength (see Mark 12:30). 3. Discontent leads to other sins. Idolatry, selfishness, anger, covetousness, slander, stealing, adultery, and even murder often begin as discontent (see, for example, Rom. 1:21–32; James 4:1–3)."

I would definitely recommend this devotional.