1 Timothy 6:6-8, James 1:17
"The Shortcut to
Contentment"
Comparison drops you at the dead-end of
discontentment every single time. Whether you come out on top and feel guilty,
or don’t measure up and feel short-changed, comparison always leaves you
dissatisfied.
But there’s a secret to overcoming it: gratitude.
The shortcut to contentment is thanking God, and it works no matter which side
of comparison you’re on.
How? It’s an instant perspective adjustment. When
comparison makes you feel short-changed, gratitude can shift your focus to all
the blessings you do have. And when you’ve been blessed with a lot, thanking
God puts you in the humble posture needed to use those gifts well.
Comparison is out to steal your contentment. But
the habit of expressing gratitude is an easy way out of its trap.
TRY THIS: Fill in the blank, I wish I had a ____
like hers. Pray about that desire, starting your prayer with a list of at least
three things you’re thankful for.
