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Contentment is almost an extinct virtue, yet it is one of the greatest blessings in the world. The Word of God calls us to be content. In fact, Paul shares with us in 1 Timothy 6 that godliness with contentment is great gain and that food and clothing are all we need to be content. We can believe him, as he was a man who knew how to be content in all circumstances. Paul writes, “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need” (Philippians 4:11-12).
God promised us that He will provide all of our needs. Often, though, our issues with contentment are not over food, clothing, and basic supplies. We are human, and we have wants that are not always met. And though sometimes He will, we cannot expect God to provide all material things that we’ve ever wanted. It is better to be content and receive an unexpected blessing than to live disappointed and unsatisfied lives.
If Paul had to “learn” how to be content, then we can, too. Do you ever have thoughts like, “If I just had a little more money I’d be fine” or “If I could just get that better paying job my life would be okay.” These things aren’t true. We can be content right now, in our present state, if we trust in the Lord.
You are God’s child; you already possess all the treasures of heaven. You have the hope of eternal life! No amount of turmoil or tragedy will erase that. Look at God and see who He is. Look up His names: Provider, Almighty, Healer, All Seeing, All Knowing: God is our everything. Seek Him.
When we approach our lives from the perspective of already having what we need, from contentment, everything changes. We can trust Him fully and when we do that, the natural fruit of that trust is contentment.
Lord, help me to live my life with contentment and by focusing on what I already have in You. Thank You for Your blessings. Amen.
In Life Management for Busy Women: Living Out God's Plan with Passion and Purpose, Elizabeth George shares life-changing principles for busy women.
How am I feeding discontent in my life?
We can trust God fully to provide what we really need.
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Jim and Elizabeth George are bestselling authors and national speakers dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. Together, they have written over 150 books with more than 14 million copies sold around the world. For over 35 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth and Jim have helped countless men and women:
Jim and Elizabeth George are bestselling authors and national speakers dedicated to helping people live a life after God’s own heart. Together, they have written over 150 books with more than 14 million copies sold around the world. For over 35 years, the teachings and steadfast example of Elizabeth and Jim have helped countless men and women:
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