It’s so easy to get caught up in chasing the next big thing, isn’t it? You’re always looking ahead—waiting for that next milestone, that next achievement. It could be marriage, kids, a bigger house, a better job or more financial security. It’s like you keep telling yourself, “Once I get there, then I’ll be happy. Then I’ll feel at peace.”
But Paul doesn’t talk about any of that when he writes to Timothy. He doesn’t promise success, comfort or any of the things you spend so much time striving for. Instead, he talks about contentment.
Maybe you noticed yourself leaning towards “the chase” when you were scrolling through Instagram the other day. A friend had just posted pictures of her brand-new kitchen remodel—marble countertops, gold fixtures, the whole dreamy setup. And suddenly, your own kitchen felt … plain. Outdated. You caught yourself thinking, Maybe we should redo ours too. Maybe if we just upgraded a few things, I’d feel better about our home. But then you paused—Wait a second. When did I stop being grateful for what I already have?
It’s so easy to slip into that mindset—to focus on what you don’t have instead of the incredible things God has already given you. Love. Grace. Hope. Strength. These things last. These things satisfy. A new kitchen (or job or car or whatever else you’re chasing) might make you happy for a little while, but true contentment? That only comes from God.
So, what are you chasing right now that’s keeping you from feeling content? A promotion? A new house? The perfect family routine? Or maybe you’re just putting too much pressure on yourself to be better—a better mom, a better wife or a better version of yourself.
Take a deep breath, girl. God has already given you everything you need to rest in His peace. Shift your focus from what’s missing to what He’s provided. Because in Him, you already have more than enough.
