Spiritual Thoughts

  H e who is content with little has everything. Why not learn to enjoy the little things - there are so many of them. ~ from Bits & Pieces B ut Godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment. For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of either. If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content.    ~ 1 Timothy 6:6-8

  H e is a man of sense who does not grieve for what he has not, BUT rejoices in what he has. ~ Epictetus F or we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either. If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. ~ 1 Timothy 6:7-8

  T he greatest wealth is to live  content with little . ~ Plato K eep your life free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for He has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." ~ Hebrews 13:15

  H e is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, BUT rejoices for those which he has. ~ Epictetus A  faithful man will abound with blessings.... If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. ~ Proverbs 28:20; 1 Timothy 6:8

  E nough is better  than too much. ~ French proverb N ow there is great gain in Godliness with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. BUT if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. ~ 1 Timothy 6:6-8

  Friday Tale - The Sweeper   I met a man along the way who spoke of many things, He learned his wisdom from the streets, between the sweets and stings...   He pushed his broom along the curb, and talked of men and wealth; And questioned if the chase and chance brought happiness and health;   "I ain't never lived this day before," he laughed as he was queried; "I take each moment as it comes, and that's why I'm not worried."   This man of many wrinkles with a stubble on his chin, Spoke with an easy confidence like nothing bothered him.   Don't take too kindly to the guy who worships your big title, You'll find you're just another face if fate should make you idle.   He had it all together (as I hear the youngsters say); He knew where he was going, with no thought of yesterday.   "I've lived in ivory towers, viewed palaces and kings, And shared some phony images, when days were only flings..."   "The trophies...

H e who can give thanks for little  will always find he has enough.  ~ Anonymous   R ejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Not that I speak from need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. ~ Colossians 4:4, 11

I t is not our circumstances that create our discontent or contentment. It is us. Change your attitude! ~ Vivian Greene   T his is the day the LORD  has made, let us rejoice  and be glad in it. ~ Psalm 118:24

I f you are not content with what you have, you would not be satisfied it if were doubled. ~ Charles Spurgeon B ut godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world and we can take nothing out of it. BUT if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. ~ 1 Timothy 6:6-8

  T here are two ways of being rich. One is to have all you want, and the other is be satisfied with what you have. ~ Unknown   I am not saying this because I am in need,   for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.  ~ Philippians 4:11 (NIV)

  H e is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, BUT rejoices for those which he has. ~ Epictetus   N ot that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. ~ Philippians 4:11

  B e content with what you have, rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. ~ Lao Tzu W hatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father. ~ Colossians 3:17

  Friday Tale - A Stone Cutter   A n old story tells of an unhappy and discontented stonecutter. One day he came upon a merchant and was awe-struck by all of the marvelous goods the man had for sale. “I wish I were a merchant,” said the stonecutter and, quite amazingly, his wish was granted.     Not long afterward he saw a parade pass his little shop. Spying a prince dressed in splendor such as he had never before seen, he said, “I wish I were a prince.” And he became one.     But it wasn’t too many days later that he stepped outside and felt the discomfort of the hot summer sun beating down upon his head. “Even a prince cannot stay cool in the sun,” he said. “I wish I were the sun.” This wish, too, was granted.     He was happy being the sun until, one day, a cloud came between him and the earth. “That cloud overshadows me,” he said. “I wish I were a cloud.”     Again, his wish was gran...

  H e who is not satisfied with a little, is satisfied with nothing. ~ Epicurus   I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. ~ Philippians 4:11 and 1 Timothy 6:8

E verything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content.   ~ Helen Keller  ....b e content with what you have,               for He has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." ~ Hebrews 13:5

If I'm content with a little,   enough is as good as a feast. Isaac Bickerstaffe Not that I am speaking of being in need,   for I have learned in whatever situation     I am, to be content. Philippians 4:11  

S ometimes, when you make the most out of what you have,        it turns out being a lot more than you ever imagined. -Susan Gale Keep your life free from love of money,         and be content with what you have;             for He has said,                "I will never fail you nor forsake you."  -Hebrews 13:5

T he foolish man seeks happiness in the distance;     the wise grows it under under his feet.   -James Oppenheim N ot that I am speaking of being in need,    for I have learned in whatever           situation I am to be content. - Romans 7:22-25