“Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless” (Ecclesiastes 5:10).

“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” (Philippians 4:11-12).

Of all the gifts God gives us, contentment may be one of the most important, yet least understood and most elusive. To find the source of contentment, we may need to experience discontent in the places many of us search for it. It is contrary to our thinking that less of something, material goods, power or fame, actually results in having more of what we really crave: peace, reliance on God, and being known by Him.

Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You for all Your blessings to me. Thank You especially for the price that You were willing to pay for my redemption. Help me to be more thankful and help me to live with an attitude of contentment. In Your precious name I pray. Amen.

Blessings on your stewardship journey!