Never before in the history of man has it been so easy to become discontented with what we have. Every day new gadgets, new styles, and new inventions flood the advertisements stuffed into our mailboxes and emails.
What our eyes see, our hearts soon desire: that new cell phone upgrade, the pretty pink blouse with a unique cut, or the latest knickknack matching the decor in our living room. It’s not long before we begin to resemble the man who needed to tear down his barns and build greater.
Worse still, we can slip into the trap of pressuring our husbands to work more to satisfy our splurges. This can lead to pressure in his life which robs him of time he could be spending with the family.
The Apostle Paul said he had learned to be content in whatever state the Lord placed him; and the Lord Himself taught us not to lay up treasures on earth. Before we make that next purchase, let’s pause to think of the Lord’s soon return and how much that purchase will mean to us in the light of eternity.
If we do, the new pair of shoes may stay in the store, and the contentment resonating in our hearts will reach deeply into the lives of our families.