General If You Don’t Feel Content, Read This

[Lori Jane]

“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 4:12 (NIV)​

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Source: If You Don't Feel Content, Read This | Meghan Ryan (proverbs31.org)

Excerpt:
Our longing for more is a good, eternal desire. Those desires move us to lean on the strength that comes from Christ, who gives us everything we need to live fully, right in the middle of our wanting, today.

Contentment looks like being honest about what we want but trusting that God is not withholding His best from us. He gives us the strength to live fully and joyfully where we are because He has given us Christ.

God, I praise You that You care about the deepest desires of my heart. Even in the middle of my wanting something to change, You offer a way to be content in any circumstance. Show me the ways I can live in the tension of being content and still wanting more today. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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[Neil]

Good points. I don't think we need ss much as we think we need. Especially possesions, but we're all different.
I always think about the prophets. Even though they had nothing for possesions really, they had mountain size faith and contentment.
I wouldn't want to live in the wilderness eating crickets and honey personally, but it is an example of closeness to our Creator filling us full despite everything else.