By Village Missionary Movement

Tuesday, 21-Apr-2026

Daily Devotion (English) – 21.04.2026

 

Contentment

 

“…in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” – Philippians 4:11

 

A fish that lived in a pond used to look up at the sky every morning. Seeing the birds flying above the pond, it would think, “How fortunate these birds are! They can fly all over the world, enjoy its beauty, and live happily. But I am stuck in this water all my life.” It lived with deep dissatisfaction.

 

One day, a crane flew over the pond. Immediately, the fish thought, “I too will go and enjoy the beauty of the world like that bird.” It jumped out of the water. For a brief moment, it experienced the beauty of the world and felt happy. But that happiness did not last. Within a few minutes, the fish died. Though this is a simple imaginary story, the lesson it teaches is very powerful.

 

Today, many people live in a state of dissatisfaction. They become jealous because others have things they do not have. This leads to discontentment, discouragement, and a constant feeling of inferiority. This is not a healthy way to live. Let us, instead, live like Paul, who declared: "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength" (Philippians 4:13).

 

“Godliness with contentment is great gain.” (1 Timothy 6:6). In accordance with this verse, we must learn to live contentedly with whatever God has graciously given us. Always longing for what we do not have will only bring disappointment and discouragement. But when we are satisfied with what we have, peace will come to us. Millions upon millions of people in this world live without even the most basic amenities. Yet, God has granted us a good life providing us with food to eat, clothes to wear, and shelter to dwell in. Therefore, let us learn to live with contentment, making the most of what we have.

- Mrs. Kalaiselvi Paulraj

 

Prayer Point: 

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