10 Verses For When You're Feeling Discontent

Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:11-13

It’s that time of year where talk of gratitude is everywhere. We are told to count our blessings, to think about all of the things we have to be thankful for. And while I 100% believe we all have things for which to give thanks, I also know that we’re all battling feelings of discontentment in at least one area of our lives.

Maybe you don’t like the job you’re in right now. Or maybe you don’t like where you live. Or maybe you’re ready to be done with school. Or maybe you’re tired of being single and you’re ready to be in a relationship. Whatever the case may be, it always seems like there’s something we want but don’t have.

It’s in the midst of times like these that we must turn to the Word of God and take to heart what He has to say about contentment. After all, only in Him can we find true, lasting contentment. Anything else we want or ask for will never fully satisfy us.

So with that in mind, I hope you’ll spend some time reflecting on these verses today. And as you do, pray and ask your Heavenly Father to give you a heart of contentment, even when you’re walking with unmet desires. I promise you, He will satisfy you like nothing and no one else can.

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Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. - Philippians 4:11-13

Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” - Hebrews 13:5

Now 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

And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” - Luke 12:15

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. - Matthew 6:33

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:19

You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. - Isaiah 26:3

Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. - Psalm 37:3-5

Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues with injustice. - Proverbs 16:8

A greedy man stirs up strife, but the one who trusts in the Lord will be enriched. - Proverbs 28:25