Benefits of Contentment

Greetings My Friends;
If you ask someone what they think contentment means, they will probably tell you that it means you are satisfied with what you have. They are right to a point, but it is much more than that. There are a number of benefits connected with being contented.
In order to be truly content, as opposed to putting up with things and calling it contentment, you really need to take a look at your entire situation. You might call it count your blessings.
There was a time in history, and there are many places in this world, where people do not have a place to live, or food to eat. They would be very happy if that was not the case. Most of us in this country, have a place to live that is relatively safe, and a variety of food to eat so that we hardly ever go to bed hungry. In 1 Timothy 6:8 "And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content". Chalk one up for contentment.
There are people who seem to have it all. If you realistically look at some of the people that you envy, and see the price that they pay for what they have, you would probably be very surprised. I am not necessarily talking about money. Some people in their pursuit of wealth or worldly things, sacrifice their family, their health, and their own contentment. Nothing is for nothing. If you put everything in perspective, you will find that the best life is a life being happy with what you have. Notice I said being happy with, not satisfied with.
If you trust in the Lord with all your heart, and concentrate on him instead of things, you will have total peace in your heart, and will be blessed beyond measure. One of the things a lot of people don't seem to realize, is that what ever you pursue with all your might is where your heart is.
If you treasure your God, and your family, all good things will come to you. You will have perfect peace, and an abundance of blessings. God promised that, and he is not a liar. Do yourself a favor. Compare what you have to most people in the world, and it won't take long if you are totally honest, to see how well off you are compared to them. Whatever situation you currently find yourself in is probably much better than the majority of people.
You probably have experienced in your life, times when you're situation was not the best, and something happened to make it worse. Well my friend, it works the other way too. When you are happy with what the Lord has given you, and you put him number one in your life, and trust him with everything, you will be amazed at how things just flow. It seems to me that God has a habit of waiting till you are content with what you have, before he moves you on to the next step.
You have probably made many decisions in your life that didn't quite work out right. They certainly didn't make you happy or content. I suggest you think about trying something new. Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and put all your cares on Him. The Lord wants you to be happy, so take advantage of it. You will experience peace and contentment beyond which you have ever imagined.
God Bless You And Remember
Jesus Loves You
Prayer of Salvation;
"Oh God in Heaven, I believe with all of my heart that Jesus has been raised from the dead. I receive your Word, and I repent of sin. I renounce the past. Come into my heart, Lord Jesus. I receive my forgiveness. I receive the new birth, cleansed and washed in the Word and in the precious blood of Jesus. Fill me with Your Spirit, in Jesus name. Amen"