Daily Hope Devotionals - Contentment
Slow Down by Learning Contentment
by Rick Warren — February 25, 2023
from The Life You Were Meant to Live
If you’re serious about slowing down, don’t start with your schedule. Start with your heart. Paul says in Philippians 4:11, “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances” (NIV). Notice that Paul says he … Continue reading Slow Down by Learning Contentment
Contentment Is a Sign of Spiritual Maturity
by Rick Warren — February 19, 2023
from The Life You Were Meant to Live
Instead of being regretful, you need to be grateful. Instead of complaining, you need to remember that everything is a gift from God. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 4:7-8, “Isn’t everything you have and … Continue reading Contentment Is a Sign of Spiritual Maturity
Comparing Is the Root of Envy
by Rick Warren — February 17, 2023
from The Life You Were Meant to Live
Comparing is the root of all envy. If you can get rid of comparing in your life, you can get rid of envy in your life. Here’s the problem: Comparing is our favorite indoor sport. … Continue reading Comparing Is the Root of Envy
Four Ways Envy Damages Your Life
by Rick Warren — February 16, 2023
from The Life You Were Meant to Live
The number one thing that holds you back from God’s purpose and mission for your life is a very subtle sin. It’s not lust, pride, or anger. It’s not worry, fear, or discouragement. In fact, … Continue reading Four Ways Envy Damages Your Life
The Importance of Being You
by Rick Warren — February 7, 2023
from Living in the Goodness of God
To live an abundant life that overflows with God’s goodness, the first thing you need to do is start being grateful and stop complaining. The second thing you need to do is start being content … Continue reading The Importance of Being You
Life Is All About Relationships
by Rick Warren — January 17, 2023
from Living in the Goodness of God
Contentment does not come naturally to human beings. By nature, we are restless sheep. Yet we can learn contentment. To learn contentment, we need to stop incessantly grabbing for more. Philippians 4:12-13 says, “I know … Continue reading Life Is All About Relationships
How to Move From Overwhelmed to Overflowing
by Rick Warren — January 10, 2023
from Living in the Goodness of God
It’s better to rest in God’s goodness than to be overwhelmed with work and worry. But it’s also easier said than done. It can be hard to take the steps that lead to rest and … Continue reading How to Move From Overwhelmed to Overflowing
Are You Possessed by Your Possessions?
by Rick Warren — July 9, 2022
from Financial Fitness
Life is not about things. You have to maintain the right perspective about what you own—or you’ll be possessed by your possessions. You’ve got to realize that none of it is going to last. Jesus … Continue reading Are You Possessed by Your Possessions?
Enjoy What God Has Given You
by Rick Warren — July 8, 2022
from Financial Fitness
The Bible says in 1 Timothy 6:17 that God “richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment” (NIV). That’s the kind of God we serve. He gave us the world for our enjoyment! But here’s … Continue reading Enjoy What God Has Given You
Will You Choose Comparison or Contentment?
by Rick Warren — July 7, 2022
from Financial Fitness
The first step to becoming a contented person is to stop comparing yourself to others. The problem is that comparison is our favorite pastime! We do it all the time. You walk into somebody’s house, … Continue reading Will You Choose Comparison or Contentment?
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