O Lord, Teach Me to be Content

Most of us tend to define contentment with having every material thing we think we want (Really? Can we have it all?) and wishing that perfect circumstances (When is that?) may come our way in order to be content. But the fact is: true contentment actually has nothing to do with material possessions or the right circumstances. “True contentment,” observed Ronald A. Beers, “only comes from the peace and love God offers, and it remains secure despite life’s circumstances.”

I heard someone said that ‘until you make peace with who you are, you’ll never be content with what you have’ – agree! But this is not a fully develop statement. Until we make peace with God and trust in Him, that is, to acknowledge His lordship and give Him control over our life, He will grant us his Spirit to teach us to be content with what we have. How? For a start, maybe you can pray with me this prayer:

Lord Jesus Christ, teach us to be content with whatever we have

so that we may know how to live on almost nothing or with everything.

Teach us the secret of living in every situation;

to be content whether in full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.

As our material thing is yours – our life is yours.
You are Lord and I am not

So take control over my life we pray.

For we hold on to Your Word,

‘I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.’ Amen.

THINK BIG. GO DEEP. START SMALL. 
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