Gratitude

A Content Heart

"I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content."
Philippians 4:11

Reflection

Paul said I have learned, not I was born this way. Contentment is a skill you train, like riding a bike.

Prayer

God, teach me to be content with what I have. Amen!

Talk about it as a family

  1. Was Paul born content?
  2. How can contentment be learned?
  3. When is it hard for you to be content?

5-minute activity

Practice contentment: for one day, each person notices when they feel "I want more" and replaces it with "I have enough because…" Share at bedtime. Read Philippians 4:11-13.

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