Craig T. Owens

The dictionary defines contentment as—

Satisfied with what one is or has; not wanting more or anything else.

Does that describe you? Sadly, it’s describing fewer and fewer of us today. But saddest of all: Very few Christians describe themselves as being content!

The Bible says, “But godliness with contentment is great gain. … If we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.” (1 Timothy 6:6, 8)

Godliness + Contentment = Great Gain

Both godliness and contentment are choices we must make.

I choose to be godly, and I choose to be content.

The default—the natural course for us—is selfishness. The pull toward my gain and my pleasure is strong. So I must exert great energy to pursue godliness; I must make the conscious decision to be content.

Give us this day our daily bread should be the prayer request in the morning (Matthew 6:11).

Thank You, God, for providing food and clothing for today should be the prayer of thanks in the evening.

Today if you have more than food and clothing, how much more blessed you are!

Choose godliness. Choose contentment. And watch and see how God provides great gain for you!