Beat Those Feelings of Discontent by Making These Changes | Episode 36

Maybe you’re one of the many men who feel discontent with life. Marriage isn’t what you hoped for. Your career is dragging. Others seem to be catching all the breaks. The truth is, lot’s of guys – even those who seem very successful – reach a point in life when they stop and ask “is this all there is?”

We have good news – the answer is no.

Your life can still have meaning and become more fulfilling. In this episode, Rick and Rusty talk about the trap of discontent and how a man can beat this tricky enemy by taking a few intentional steps.

Outline

1. Discontent is a Common Problem
   • What is your “why”
   • Having a mission makes a difference
2. Good Intentions versus Living Intentionally
   • Good intentions do not accomplish goals
   • Many people went to the grave with good intentions
   • Living intentionally takes dedication
   • Living intentionally requires action and produces results
3. Reactive versus Proactive
   • Living a reactive lifestyle makes it difficult to move in a defined direction
   • A reactive lifestyle places you at the mercy of every circumstance
   • A proactive lifestyle requires planning and preparation
   • A proactive man knows beforehand how he will respond in most situations before they ever occur
4. We Have an Innate Desire to Belong to Something Bigger Than Ourselves
   • We were created in God’s image and for His glory
   • We were born to belong to something bigger than we are
   • This is why many men belong or seek to belong to a cause or group
   • We will only find true fulfillment when we find our purpose in God

Scriptures

1. Romans 12:2  “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”
2. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 “The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.”
3. Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
4. Matthew 6:33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
5. Proverbs 19:21 “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.”