Practice Contentment

“…for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content” (Philippians 4:11b).

Our verse today was penned by the apostle Paul who survived beatings, shipwreck, and a “thorn in the flesh.” What a testimony! We may never face all he faced, but we can learn from our experiences how to be content.

We live in a materialistic world that believes wealth and possessions bring true contentment. However, these are temporal things. Only Christ can offer the kind of contentment all the money in the world can’t buy. It is something that is not for sale. It is not dependent on what we have in this life or what we can do to attain it. True contentment is the peace and joy we find in a daily walk with God. We could live in a run-down shack and not have a dime to our name but we could still be content. God provides what we need and helps us through good, as well as, tough times. Wherever we are or go, God is with us! It is when we never seem to be satisfied with our life, we can make choices that may affect the contentment God wants for us.

Practice each day to be content with your life. Thank God for what you do have and for being able to lay down at night in peace with a satisfied mind. Share with others the secret to true contentment.