Every where we turn or so it seems, the world promises us contentment and happiness. But, the contentment that the world offers is fleeting and incomplete. Thankfully the contentment God offers is encompassing and everlasting. Happiness of course, depends less upon our circumstances than upon our thoughts. When we turn our thoughts to God, to His gifts and to His glorious creation, we experience the joy that God intends for His children. But, when we focus on the negative aspects of life or when we disobey God’s commandments we cause ourselves needless suffering. Do we sincerely want to be a contented Christian? Then let us set our minds and our hearts upon God’s love and His grace. Seek first the salvation that is available through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and then claim the joy, the contentment, and the spiritual abundance that the Shepherd offers. Let us invite Jesus into our hearts today and forever. – Psalm 29:11