Everywhere 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 His glorious creation, we experience the joy that God intends for His children. But when we focus on the negative aspects of life or disobey God’s commandments, we cause ourselves needless suffering. Do we sincerely want to be contented Christians? Then let us set our minds and our hearts upon God’s love and His grace. Seek the redemption available through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and then claim the joyfulness, the fulfillment, and the spiritual Salvation that our Great Shepherd offers His children. Let us invite Jesus into our hearts today and forever. — Psalm 29:11