Everlasting Contentment

"If we aren’t content with these generous gifts, how can fulfillment of our hearts be found in anything lesser?"

“Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you.'” Hebrews 13:5(ESV)

Did you know the marketing industry spent approximately 481 billion dollars in 2022? The data shows an upward trend for future growth. There’s close to 14,000 marketing agencies employing nearly 200,000 people. There are 1184 bachelor programs offering a marketing degree in the United States. In addition, 52,916 individuals graduated with a marketing degree in 2021. Moms, I think it is safe to say that there is a massive and growing force to sell goods and services under the presumption that they’ll make our life better.

No wonder why it’s so easy for us moms to fall into the trap culture sets. Mom life is hard, and anything that says it will make it even slightly easier pulls at our heart.

As followers of Jesus Christ, is it crucial for us to remember to be content and the reason as to why.

I must admit, the concept of contentment and I have a long waging history. Several years ago I found myself in a period of pure discontent. You see, I wholeheartedly desired a bigger home, and not just a bigger home, but a Pinterest worthy home. My desire led to comparison, entitlement, and frustration. I fully believed my life wasn’t complete without a bigger and nicer home. In a moment of self-pity, God met me and spoke to me, “Amy, be grateful for what you have.” The truth hit me and the ugly side of my human heart was exposed. I knew my mind and heart were not fixed on Jesus, instead they were fixed on things of this world.

The things of this world are fleeting and temporary. Baby gear, cars, clothes, toys... are all fleeting and temporary.

God is abiding, never leaving, and forever.

God sent His only Son, Jesus, to take our sins and die on our behalf for us to have a right relationship with God. God then sent the Holy Spirit, our helper, to dwell in us forever. What acts of incomprehensible love! If we aren’t content with these generous gifts, how can fulfillment of our hearts be found in anything lesser?

God is our true source of everlasting contentment.

Action Steps:

• Read Colossians 3:2 and 1 Timothy 6:6-8.

• Is your mind set on things above rather than things on earth? Which resource(s) are you holding on to so tightly?

• Spend time in prayer, realigning your heart to focus on what matters most to God.

Written by Amy, mother of 2