Contentment Archives - My Manna https://mymanna.org/category/contentment/ Daily Devotionals for Comfort and Counsel from the Bible Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:13:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://i0.wp.com/mymanna.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/cropped-My-Manna-512-x-512.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Contentment Archives - My Manna https://mymanna.org/category/contentment/ 32 32 189112494 Consult God! https://mymanna.org/consult-god-3/ Fri, 05 Nov 2021 17:00:00 +0000 https://mymanna.org/?p=6905 Did you hear about the farmer who grew discontent with his farm so he decided to sell it? A few days later his real estate agent phoned wanting approval for an advertisement she intended to place in the local newspaper. She read it to the farmer.It described a lovely farm in an ideal location – quiet and peaceful, contoured with rolling hills, nourished by a fresh lake and blessed with well-bred livestock. The farmer said, “Read that to me again.”After...

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Did you hear about the farmer who grew discontent with his farm so he decided to sell it?

A few days later his real estate agent phoned wanting approval for an advertisement she intended to place in the local newspaper.

She read it to the farmer.
It described a lovely farm in an ideal location – quiet and peaceful, contoured with rolling hills, nourished by a fresh lake and blessed with well-bred livestock.

The farmer said, “Read that to me again.”
After hearing it a second time he said, “I’ve changed my mind. I’m not selling. I’ve been looking for a place like that all my life.”

Paul would have applauded that farmer.
He learned the same lesson:
“I have learned in whatever state I am to be content.”

Before you change your job title, examine your perspective toward life.
Success is not defined by position or pay scale.
“…better to have little, with fear for the Lord, than to have great treasure turmoil” (Prov 15:16).

Wise up!
It’s better to be married to a happy person with a thin wallet than to a miserable person with a thick one.

Pursue the virtue of contentment.
“Godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Tim 6:6).

When choosing or changing job/ministry, be careful.
Consult God!

Never consult your greed!

(PR)

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]]> 6905 Learn to be content! https://mymanna.org/learn-to-be-content-2/ Sun, 01 Oct 2017 22:00:49 +0000 http://mymanna.net/?p=3133 “Be content with what you have” (Hebrews 13:5). The average family now devotes a full one-fourth of its spendable income to outstanding debts. Over half of us spend 110% of our disposable income trying to manage debt. And our obsession with “stuff” carries a price tag. And who can keep up? We no longer measure ourselves against the Samuels next door- – but against the stars on the screen or on the magazine cover. Who can satisfy a Hollywood lifestyle?...

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]]> “Be content with what you have” (Hebrews 13:5).
The average family now devotes a full one-fourth of its spendable income to outstanding debts.
Over half of us spend 110% of our disposable income trying to manage debt.
And our obsession with “stuff” carries a price tag.
And who can keep up?
We no longer measure ourselves against the Samuels next door-
– but against the stars on the screen or on the magazine cover.
Who can satisfy a Hollywood lifestyle?
No one!
That’s why Jesus warns:
“Be on your guard against every form of greed” (Luke 12:15).
Greed has many faces.
But it speaks one language:
The language of more!
Epicurus noted:
“Nothing is enough for the man to whom enough is too little.”
Not every teacher is supposed to be a principal.
Not every carpenter has the skill to head up a crew.
Be careful-
– for the love of “more!”
You risk losing your God-ordained purpose.
Just because a king gives you his armour-
– you don’t have to wear it.
David didn’t.
He rejected Saul’s armour,
-selected the stones,
-lobotomised the giant,
-and taught us a lesson:
What fits others might not fit you.
Indeed what fits the king might not fit you.
Learn to be content!
Let God direct your steps.
“You, Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in You” (Isaiah 26:3).
(PA)

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]]> 3133 Consult God! https://mymanna.org/consult-god-2/ Sun, 13 Aug 2017 22:00:55 +0000 http://mymanna.net/?p=3020 Did you hear about the farmer who grew discontent with his farm so he decided to sell it? A few days later his real estate agent phoned wanting approval for an advertisement she intended to place in the local newspaper. She read it to the farmer. It described a lovely farm in an ideal location – quiet and peaceful, contoured with rolling hills, nourished by a fresh lake and blessed with well-bred livestock. The farmer said, “Read that to me...

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]]> Did you hear about the farmer who grew discontent with his farm so he decided to sell it?
A few days later his real estate agent phoned wanting approval for an advertisement she intended to place in the local newspaper.
She read it to the farmer.
It described a lovely farm in an ideal location – quiet and peaceful, contoured with rolling hills, nourished by a fresh lake and blessed with well-bred livestock.
The farmer said, “Read that to me again.”
After hearing it a second time he said, “I’ve changed my mind. I’m not selling. I’ve been looking for a place like that all my life.”
Paul would have applauded that farmer.
He learned the same lesson:
“I have learned in whatever state I am to be content.”
Before you change your job title, examine your perspective toward life.
Success is not defined by position or pay scale.
“…better to have little, with fear for the Lord, than to have great treasure turmoil” (Prov 15:16).
Wise up!
It’s better to be married to a happy person with a thin wallet than to a miserable person with a thick one.
Pursue the virtue of contentment.
“Godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Tim 6:6).
When choosing or changing job/ministry, be careful.
Consult God!
Never consult your greed!
(PA)

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]]> 3020 Contentment https://mymanna.org/contentment/ Wed, 20 Apr 2016 21:00:02 +0000 http://mymanna.net/?p=1827 “Godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6). Nowhere does the Bible suggest that- – we should be content with unsatisfactory conditions. But because of our personal relationship with Christ we can be content in them. As different situations arise and we learn our lessons one after another, we will also find it possible to be content in every situation. Contentment is one of those concepts that is- – easier to define than to experience. This is probably because...

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“Godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6).
Nowhere does the Bible suggest that-
– we should be content with unsatisfactory conditions.
But because of our personal relationship with Christ we can be content in them.
As different situations arise and we learn our lessons one after another, we will also find it possible to be content in every situation.
Contentment is one of those concepts that is-
– easier to define than to experience.
This is probably because the tendency is to seek contentment in possessions rather than in the Person!
We assume that contentment comes from having things.
But it is possible to have deep contentment without things.
So often we think contentment would be ours-
– if we were promoted to the next higher position or
– if we were able to buy that object we think we need so much or
– if we could be accepted in a certain circle of friends.
But as we advance in these areas-
– we discover that contentment is elusive,
– because we are seeking it in the wrong places and in the wrong way.
Contentment does not depend on what we have.
It depends on who we are.
It is a spiritual attainment-
– not something that results from purchasing power.
Contentment is-
– a state of heart rather than
– a statement of account.

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]]> 1827 Godliness with contentment https://mymanna.org/godliness-with-contentment/ Sun, 15 Nov 2015 16:00:46 +0000 http://mymannaonline.com/?p=1384 16 November 2015, Monday “Godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6). The world’s concept of happiness is- – getting what we want. All merchandising is based on this idea. To really be happy, we need a flashier car, a posh bungalow, or any number of items that are better, faster or easier to use than what we already have. We watch the commercials, read the ads, and pursue all the latest fashions, fads and fancy doodads. We buy...

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“Godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Timothy 6:6).
The world’s concept of happiness is-
– getting what we want.
All merchandising is based on this idea.
To really be happy, we need a flashier car, a posh bungalow, or any number of items that are better, faster or easier to use than what we already have.
We watch the commercials, read the ads, and pursue all the latest fashions, fads and fancy doodads.
We buy into the lie that we’re not really happy until we get what we want.
God’s concept of happiness is summed up in the simple proverb:
“Happy is the man who is content with what he has.”
As long as you are focusing on what you don’t have, you’ll be unhappy.
But when you begin to appreciate what you already have, you’ll begin to experience the joys of life.
Paul wrote to Timothy: “Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that” (1 Timothy 6:6-8).
Actually, you already have everything you need to live a joyful life.
You have Christ.
You have eternal life.
You are loved by a heavenly Father who has promised to supply all your needs.
No wonder the Bible repeatedly commands us to be thankful.1 Thessalonians 5:18.
If you really want to be happy-
– learn to be thankful for what you have
– and not to covet what you don’t have.
I want to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, knowing that He will add to my life all that I need.
(PR)

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]]> 1384 Learn to be content! https://mymanna.org/learn-to-be-content/ Wed, 15 Apr 2015 16:00:35 +0000 http://mymannaonline.com/?p=907 “Be content with what you have” (Hebrews 13:5). The average family now devotes a full one-fourth of its spendable income to outstanding debts. Over half of us spend 110% of our disposable income trying to manage debt. And our obsession with “stuff” carries a price tag. And who can keep up? We no longer measure ourselves against the Samuels next door- – but against the stars on the screen or on the magazine cover. Who can satisfy a Hollywood lifestyle?...

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]]> “Be content with what you have” (Hebrews 13:5).
The average family now devotes a full one-fourth of its spendable income to outstanding debts.
Over half of us spend 110% of our disposable income trying to manage debt.
And our obsession with “stuff” carries a price tag.
And who can keep up?
We no longer measure ourselves against the Samuels next door-
– but against the stars on the screen or on the magazine cover.
Who can satisfy a Hollywood lifestyle?
No one!
That’s why Jesus warns:
“Be on your guard against every form of greed” (Luke 12:15).
Greed has many faces.
But it speaks one language:
The language of more!
Epicurus noted:
“Nothing is enough for the man to whom enough is too little.”
Not every teacher is supposed to be a principal.
Not every carpenter has the skill to head up a crew.
Be careful-
– for the love of “more!”
You risk losing your God-ordained purpose.
Just because a king gives you his armour-
– you don’t have to wear it.
David didn’t.
He rejected Saul’s armour,
-selected the stones,
-lobotomised the giant,
-and taught us a lesson:
What fits others might not fit you.
Indeed what fits the king might not fit you.
Learn to be content!
Let God direct your steps.
“You, Lord, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in You” (Isaiah 26:3).
(PR)

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]]> 907 Consult God! https://mymanna.org/consult-god/ Sat, 21 Feb 2015 16:00:09 +0000 http://mymannaonline.com/?p=786 Did you hear about the farmer who grew discontent with his farm so he decided to sell it? A few days later his real estate agent phoned wanting approval for an advertisement she intended to place in the local newspaper. She read it to the farmer. It described a lovely farm in an ideal location – quiet and peaceful, contoured with rolling hills, nourished by a fresh lake and blessed with well-bred livestock. The farmer said, “Read that to me...

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]]> Did you hear about the farmer who grew discontent with his farm so he decided to sell it?
A few days later his real estate agent phoned wanting approval for an advertisement she intended to place in the local newspaper.
She read it to the farmer.
It described a lovely farm in an ideal location – quiet and peaceful, contoured with rolling hills, nourished by a fresh lake and blessed with well-bred livestock.
The farmer said, “Read that to me again.”
After hearing it a second time he said, “I’ve changed my mind. I’m not selling. I’ve been looking for a place like that all my life.”
Paul would have applauded that farmer.
He learned the same lesson:
“I have learned in whatever state I am to be content.”
Before you change your job title, examine your perspective toward life.
Success is not defined by position or pay scale.
“…better to have little, with fear for the Lord, than to have great treasure turmoil” (Prov 15:16).
Wise up!
It’s better to be married to a happy person with a thin wallet than to a miserable person with a thick one.
Pursue the virtue of contentment.
“Godliness with contentment is great gain” (1 Tim 6:6).
When choosing or changing job/ministry, be careful.
Consult God!
Never consult your greed!
(PR)

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