Is it a result of wealth, or power, or beauty or fame? Hardly! Genuine contentment is a gift from God to those who trust Him and follow His commandments. Our modern world seems preoccupied with the search for happiness. We are bombarded with messages telling us that happiness depends upon the acquisition of material possessions. These messages are false. Enduring peace is not the result of our acquisition, it is a spiritual gift from God to those who obey Him and accept His will. If we do not find contentment in God, we will never find it anywhere else. But if we seek Him and obey Him, we will be blessed with an inner peace that is beyond human understanding. When God dwells at the center of our lives, peace and contentment will belong to us, as surely as we belong to God. Let us find Christ. Let His priorities be our priorities. Let us ask Him to give us the wisdom to place our faith and trust in Him. — Philippians 4:11-12