Devotional Diva - Learning To Be Content

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In the devotional “21 ways to Thrive by 45” it says “A fickle heart lust after what it doesn’t have” - Tiffany Bluhm
Show More In the devotional “21 ways to Thrive by 45” it says “A fickle heart lust after what it doesn’t have” - Tiffany Bluhm

Periodically I want a new bag or latest gadget, even though the one I have works fine. There is nothing wrong with wanting a nice life and nice things, but I think that learning to be content helps no matter what your financial situation is.

You can have lots of money and things, but there will always be someone who has more stuff, nicer cars and clothe than you have, there is always someone younger and thinner, with longer/ better hair.
If we don’t learn to be content we will never be happy or find peace.
I think that’s more important than things and money.
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Philippians 4:12-13 (NIV)
12 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. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength

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I have learned a bit of this in my recent years, but sometimes I need to remind myself that I am ok just as I am because I am a child of God. And also because…...
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1 Timothy 6:7 (NIV)
7 For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.
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3 John 2:1 (NKJV)
2 Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.
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Check out “21 Ways To Thrive By 45” devotional by Tiffany Bluhm https://www.bible.com/en-GB/reading-plans/3457-21-ways-to-thrive-by-45

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