In our society we are always fighting the battle of wanting more. Advertising tells that we can get more and be more happy. We work hard at our jobs so that we can acquire more. We have our children in more activities, so that they can experience more, while we just get more tired. We believe and act like getting more provides greater satisfaction.
The apostle Paul experienced something quite different and wrote, “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.”
Learn the secret of contentment, which I believe is gratefulness. When we are thankful for what we have, what we don’t have fades from our thoughts. Having more, just brings more responsibility and effort to maintain. Thanking God for what we have, whether it is a little or a lot, changes our perspective and improves our attitudes.
Reluctant Retiree 