I am truly content!

Having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. (1 Timothy 6:8)

 Was that even possible? Could I actually be satisfied having nothing but food and clothes? The apostle Paul wrote, “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.” Not me. There have definitely been times when I wished I had some of the extras I saw others enjoying. I haven’t always been satisfied. How could I be satisfied with only food and clothes?
 As if in answer to my question, my attention was drawn to my niece, Kylie, who was seven months old at the time, as she played quietly and happily gummed a slice of apple. Now she definitely looked content—the perfect picture of peace and tranquility.
 I had my answer. Kylie wasn’t worried about whether she would have food tomorrow, or if she would run out of diapers. She had her food, she had her clothes, and she was perfectly content, trusting her mother to take care of her and give her exactly what she needed, when she needed it.
 I should be the same way, I realized—happy and satisfied with what God gives me, and trusting God that He will take care of me and give me the things that I truly need. And now I am. I have not only food and clothing and other material comforts, but I have things that many millions of people in the world don’t have. I have Jesus and His gift of salvation. I have my wife and family, my health, and friends. I really do have all that I need. I am truly content! —Andrew Mateyak [1]

 To be content, just think how happy you would be if you lost everything you have right now and then got it back again. —Author unknown

[1] Activated Contentment