Godliness with Contentment: The Better Path
- meetgodattheedgeof
- Aug 9
- 2 min read
1 Timothy 6:6–8
“Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it. So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.”
I confess—sometimes I want more than I was given. For a long time, it felt like everything I received was about 75% of what I needed or hoped for. It was frustrating.
In my selfish thinking, I believed I’d been shorted, like God’s math was off.
Have you ever felt that way? It’s hard to find joy in something that feels incomplete or missing a piece.
But think about it—what did you have before? Less!
God blessed you and gave you more than you had before. The amount and the way He gave it both have purpose. We may not always understand that purpose, but our Heavenly Father only makes perfect decisions for our benefit.
Take my car story, for example. I found a really nice vehicle for sale at an unbelievable price. I couldn’t believe it, so we went to check it out. It drove beautifully and looked even better. I prayed about it, felt the Lord’s peace, and made the purchase.
Once I got it home and inspected it in my shop, I realized it needed a lot of work. I could have been upset, but instead I saw it differently: the Lord wanted me to contribute to the deal by making it mechanically sound. In doing that, I developed a new appreciation for the car—and that’s when I understood what Godliness with Contentment really looks like.
Being content with where the Lord has you is more important than you realize. It takes your mind off meaningless things and shows the Lord you trust His plan and process. You are here for a reason.
We don’t stand still when we follow the Lord. If you cling to your Father and remain in His will, He will amaze you with what you’ll see and experience. Godliness with Contentment is a declaration of trust—it’s resting in His promises and knowing He will provide more when His timing is right.
Amen.
1 Timothy 6:9–10
“But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.”
