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How content are you? That was a question posed to our ladies’ group this week. Of course my first reaction was – most definitely! I’m good. I don’t need anything. I’m thankful.

Our scripture for the night was found in 1 Timothy 6:6-11. ” ⁶ But godliness with contentment is great gain. ⁷ For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. ⁸ But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. ⁹ Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. ¹⁰ For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.”

Then the ice storm hit! When I went to bed and got up the next morning I had heat and electricity. But after 15 minutes – it was out. What to do with no electricity??  Tried to do the wash. Nope! Didn’t have my coffee…My computer died!!! I was not feeling content! Then I thought back on that verse, “if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.” I had food and clothing but I was not content. I realized am not as good as I thought.

Here’s what I need to say…No heat but, we do have gas logs and they kept us warm. No phone, TV, or computer but, great day to read some things I have put off. Can’t cook but, my husband went out and got us take out. I can’t wash clothes but, I have plenty of clean clothes in the closet.

Contentment is great gain. It gives you a sense of peace and freedom. This Thanksgiving, think about the things you have been blessed with. Not the things you wished you had.