Are you able to say,
“ …I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” (Philippians 4:11-12 NIV)
or are the words in Ecclesiastes 1:8 a more accurate description of how you feel?
Everything is wearisome beyond description. No matter how much we (I) see, we are (I am) never satisfied. No matter how much we (I) hear, we are (I am) not content. (Ecclesiastes 1:8 NLT)
Contentment is priceless.
Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it. So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content. (1Timothy 6:6-8 NLT)
Be content with the life God called you to live.
Only let each person lead the life that the Lord has assigned to him, and to which God has called him… (1 Corinthians 7:17 ESV)
Be content with your resources.
“…. And be content with your pay.” (Luke 3:14 NLT)
Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5 NLT)
Trust God to supply all of your needs.
Trust in the Lord and do good.
Then you will live safely in the land and prosper.
Take delight in the Lord,
and he will give you your heart’s desires. (Psalm 37:3-4 NLT)
If you feel that something is lacking in your life tell God what you need.
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7 NLT)
Hopefully you are able to say “ …I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”
“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? (Matthew 6:25-26 NLT)
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