I once asked a hermit in Italy how he could venture to live alone, in a single cottage, on the top of a mountain, a mile from any habitation? He replied, that Providence was his next-door neighbor.

If I become content by having my desire satisfied, that is only self-love; but when I am contented with the hand of God and am willing to be at His disposal, that comes from my love to God.

My brethren, the reason why you do not have contentment in the things of the world is not that you do not have enough of them. The reason is that they are not things proportional to that immortal soul of yours that is capable of God Himself.

To be well skilled in the mystery of Christian contentment is the duty, glory, and excellence of a Christian.

So be satisfied and quiet, be contented with your contentment. I lack certain things that others have, but blessed be God, I have a contented heart which others have not.

However, when once perfect happiness has been attained, nothing will remain to be desired because then there will be full enjoyment of God

Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go. JOSHUA 1:9

You can have money and still love God, but as Jesus said, you cannot love money and love God.

Let me give you some advice that has helped me in such times. Stop and ask yourself a few questions to get reoriented. Is God good? Has He been good to me? Does His Word light the path ahead of me? Are His grace and provision sufficient for all my needs? Has He met my needs in the past? Has He given me promises to bear me through the difficulty? Yes, yes, and yes!

I was always anxious about whether I'd find a career I loved or be able to afford to buy a house.

The voice from the tree did not summon them to do, but to be satisfied with what was done.

You can never learn that Christ is all you need, until Christ is all you have.