“For I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content.” —Philippians 4:11 (NKJV)
Having established the importance of learning to be content in the first part of this article, we will be looking at some of the ill-effects of walking in discontentment. Because many do not understand that discontentment can be very dangerous and costly. Over the years, I have seen many make mistakes because they were not content, and in most cases, I do not blame them because, there is always this drive for more, but you see, in your quest for a better life, you must be content. Years ago, I heard of a man who was working in a bank. He was doing very well financially, and his family was very well taken care of. But suddenly his friend came back from abroad with riches, and on seeing this, he began to crave more, and this desire led him to start feeling uncomfortable with his job. He began to think that his salary was insufficient, and soon he came to the point where he decided to quit his job, sell his property, and travel abroad.
On getting to his destination, he discovered that being abroad was not what he thought it was, and in the process of trying to survive, many years were wasted, and his family began to go through a lot of difficulty, all because he was discontented. The Israelites did the same in their days. When they were in the wilderness, God began to take care of them and give them manna from heaven on a daily basis, but it got to a point where they were no longer satisfied and they demanded meat, which finally led many of them to their deaths.
From this, you discover that being content with what you have and where you are is the best way to realize your dreams. Refuse to model your life according to what is happening to other people or what is happening in other people’s lives. Put your focus on what God is doing in your own life, appreciate it, and follow the path God wants you to follow. On that path lies your future. Choose your path today and be content with what you have and where you are because they are all you need to get to where you want to be. Have the kind of mindset Paul the Apostle had when he said, “I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content….” —Philippians 4:11 (NKJV) Hallelujah!
Today’s Rhema
Contentment is the key to achieving results without being greedy, walking in jealousy, or making hasty decisions!
Confession for the Day
In whatever I have and wherever I am, I choose to be content because this is the key to achievement and coming to an expected end. I refuse to take the wrong steps and make the wrong decision because of discontentment; rather, I do all things according to the leading of the Spirit, in the name of Jesus. Amen!
