Contentment Quotes

“When he was alone, he prayed. When he was tempted, he clung to the Word of God. When he was betrayed and disappointed by his friends, he offered forgiveness. Despite the exceptionally difficult circumstances of his own life, this man joyfully and constantly served others. His greatest desire was the glory”
― Megan Hill, Contentment: Seeing God's Goodness

“To a discontented heart, our neighbor is not an object of kindness but a symbol of the life we wish we had. But, secure in the eternal love of Christ for us, united to him by faith, and reminded of his sacrifice on our behalf, we can trust him with our circumstances and freely love others.”
― Megan Hill, Contentment: Seeing God's Goodness

“Our union with Christ also enables us to love others. The rotten fruit of discontent is rivalry and covetousness. Focused on ourselves, we envy the seemingly better circumstances of others. To a discontented heart, our neighbor is not an object of kindness but a symbol of the life we wish we had. But, secure in the eternal love of Christ for us, united to him by faith, and reminded of his sacrifice on our behalf, we can trust him with our circumstances and freely love others.”
― Megan Hill, Contentment: Seeing God's Goodness

“How can we be content when the roof is still leaking and the kids still need new backpacks? How can we pray for the spread of the gospel when the cancer is spreading deep in our own bones? Jesus tells us two precious truths: God knows exactly what we need (see v. 32), and God has the power to satisfy every righteous desire (see v. 33). Desires that are trained by God himself, ordered according to his priorities, and pursued in submission to his will are good. These are also the desires that will certainly be satisfied—whether in this life or in eternity. And in that, we can rest content.”
― Megan Hill, Contentment: Seeing God's Goodness

“How, then, can we move those other desires down on our list? How can we be content when the roof is still leaking and the kids still need new backpacks? How can we pray for the spread of the gospel when the cancer is spreading deep in our own bones? Jesus tells us two precious truths: God knows exactly what we need (see v. 32), and God has the power to satisfy every righteous desire (see v. 33). Desires that are trained by God himself, ordered according to his priorities, and pursued in submission to his will are good. These are also the desires that will certainly be satisfied—whether in this life or in eternity. And in that, we can rest content.”
― Megan Hill, Contentment: Seeing God's Goodness