Paul made it clear when he wrote in 1 Timothy 6:6, Godliness accompanied with contentment [that contentment which is a sense of inward sufficiency] is great and abundant gain.
The bible teaches us to be content no matter what our circumstances may be. The apostle Paul wrote, Not that I am implying that I was in any personal want, for I have learned how to be content [satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed or disquieted] in whatever state I’m in.
Contentment is a decision to be happy with what you already have. Unfortunately, we usually learn to be content by living discontented lives for a long time and then finally saying, Lord, I don’t want to live this way any longer. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
You can choose to be content every day. This is worth more than all the material possessions you could possibly accumulate in a lifetime!
What is sure to make you happy? Choosing contentment in the Lord, every day.
100 words to make you think…
it’s like you were in my head:) I definitely needed to hear this today, thx!
Amen
Definitely makes you think. Thanks for sharing, Bianca!
Seriously could not have been more perfect timing!
I find that when i am feeling unhappy, its because my heart is ungrateful and full of murmuring.
Today is one of those days and i feel so angry with what is not going my way. So please pray for me.
Amen!
🙂 🙂 🙂
Are you part of Covenant?!?! I was just in Chicago for the Covenant youth leaders conference and LOVED them!
I honestly get so confused by contentment & being grateful for where I am in life because I hear, it could be worse. I always find myself saying, but I could be & do so much better… & if my circumstances suck, why should I be content with them? maybe I’m just not getting the point of contentment? blessings,dana
“What is sure to make you happy? Choosing contentment in the Lord, every day.”
Great sales pitch for being happy! 😉
I’m going to quote you on that (wisdom must be shared)! 🙂
God bless you!