Living without want

There is incredible freedom in not wanting. Have you ever noticed that?



Think of a time, if you’ve ever had one, when you really wanted something, and it just didn’t happen.


Maybe you wanted a different job, more income, another place to live, a boyfriend, or time to hurry up. And it didn’t happen! How enjoyable was the time you spent agonizing over getting something you wanted and you never got it? Probably not fun at all.


There’s a lesson in all this. God always gives us what we need, but when we put our “I want…” list first before listening to what God has in store for us, we miss out on the supply already at hand.


Harboring an unfulfilled “I want” list is a sure recipe for living a frustrated and discontented life.


I used to have “I want” lists. I probably still do. But I’ve learned to temper them way down. Why? Because they often don’t work out, and something much better transpires.


God always has our best interests in Mind, and a good purpose is constantly being worked out for us.


Constructing “I want” lists is a sign that we see ourselves as lacking, as needing, as uncared for by God. It’s not a good thing, really. Life is much happier when we spend each day grateful for what we have and trust continued blessings to unfold according to God’s plan.


Let go of those “I want” lists and replace them with “I’m grateful I have everything I need to be happy coming from God right now” lists. You’ll feel much better!


“Godliness with contentment is great gain.” Paul


It certainly is.