But godliness with contentment is great gain. 1 Timothy 6:6
“Contentment with basics equips us to resist the continuous barrage of advertising seeking to convince us that we are not able to enjoy life unless we buy some new gadget or service. Someone has said that contented people feel wealthy because they know that they already possess more than they need for daily living.”
Selwyn Hughes in Divine Mathematics: A Biblical Perspective on Investing in God’s Kingdom (Surrey, UK: CWR, 2004) 73.
While the theme of today’s post is contentment, the words “continuous barrage” struck me.
I noticed it because I invested an hour in prayer as part of a “continuous 24 hour prayer time” at our church. It had six stations: gratitude, intercession, contemplation, confession, lament, and worship.
It was a powerful time. See the photo of the six stations above.
The gratitude station from the start helped equip me to live my day and see my week from a place of peace and confidence knowing that in Christ I have everything I need to face whatever is in front of me.
The other stations touched me deeply as well. And then, upon leaving, I faced traffic.
The traffic reminded me of the continuous barrage of noise, distractions, and chaos that abounds in the world. But I have peace knowing that whatever I do and wherever I go. Christ is with me.
I pray that same contentment abounds in you – thanks to Jesus – despite the continuous barrage.