Contentment
Contentment...what does that even mean? 1 Timothy 6:6 says, "But godliness with contentment is great gain." Philippians 4:11-13 also speaks of contentment, " Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me." Webster's says that being content means "satisfied with what one is or has; not wanting more or anything else." So, I guess that contentment ultimately is finding your satisfaction in Christ and Him alone. That's why Paul could declare his contentment regardless of his circumstances. Can I do the same? The hardest question for me is not can I be content with less (or more), but can I be content single even though I do desire to marry again? Can I be content r...