CONTENTMENT

Webster.com defines it as “satisfied.”

Or the source that many use regularly, Wikipedia, defines contentment as “the neuro-physiological experience of satisfaction and being at ease in one's situation.”

The Bible mentions contentment a few times (see verses below) and Paul says he learned the great secret of being content in any and every situation.

“Being content whatever the circumstances” is a tough thing to do.

Am I really content? There are things I love about my life and make me so happy but are the three things I am waiting to happen keeping me from being content now? Am I truly thankful for what I have now even though I don’t have those things or may never have them? I think I’m content but then something happens that makes me think again. It’s a struggle and one that has been on my heart this week.

Pray for me as I explore this in more detail.

Thanks,
Sarah


Verses mentioning contentment:
Proverbs 19:23: The fear of the LORD leads to life: Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.

Phil 4:11-12: I am not saying this because I am in need, for 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.

I Timothy 6:6: But godliness with contentment is great gain.