“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world and we can take nothing out of it.” 1 Timothy 6:6

Dear Jesus, Like everyone else I am duped into believing that the more I have the more content I will be. Like a carrot hanging from a stick out in front of me, I get tempted to pursue an elusive contentment. But here you give me the answer. When I am satisfied with the godliness you give freely through the gospel and learn to be content with what I have from you both spiritually and physically, then I have great gain for my heart and soul. I am at peace and I feel settled, rich and strong. I don’t need anything to feel satisfied. I am already satisfied to know I am owned by God and destined for glory. Everything I have now pales when compared to what you are promising for the future. I can weather losses with spiritual optimism about life with you forever. My life is truly hidden with you by faith. Thanks for giving me contentment freely that I could never get by ardent effort. Amen.

Contentment is not getting what you want but wanting what you get from God.