The 5 Minute Discipleship Podcast

#1,178: Our Search for Contentment

• Loren Hicks

Share episode

No matter what we have, we want more. I think you would agree, contentment is hard to find. Have you ever said, “I’ll be happy when… I’ll be content when…” Contentment is elusive. The more we have the more we want. We have an idea that when we arrive at a certain place, we’ll finally be content, only to arrive and still want more. 


Main Points:

1. Today, you and I think of contentment as comfort, happiness, and satisfaction, but all of these things are based on our circumstances. Sometimes the circumstances of life don’t leave us comfortable, happy, or satisfied.


2. I love this definition. Contentment is realizing God has given you in your present circumstances everything you need to endure, grow closer to Him, and remain victorious in your relationship with Christ.  It is the ability to live steadily above changing circumstances through the power of Christ within you.


3. The key to contentment is realizing that God has already given you, in your present circumstances, everything you need to have joy and fulfillment.


Today’s Scripture Verses:

Philippians 4:11-13 - “…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. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

Luke 12:15 - “A man’s life does not consist of the abundance of things he has.”

Matthew 6:33 – “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”


Quick Links:

Connect on Social