A room with a view

On a weekend away we had a lovely view from our hotel room. We looked down on the river and onto Lake Michigan. Sailboats drifted through the river right in front of us. It was easy to daydream that I was on one of those boats. Aaaawwww! Wouldn't that be relaxing!

Soon my attention drifted towards the tall apartment buildings that flagged the river. "I wonder what view they have in their apartments?" 

It is easy to daydream about what others may have or begin to think about what your life could be if only.......

Paul tells us that he learned to be content in whatever state that he found himself to be in.

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. Philippians 4:12

He tells us the secret in the very next verse.

I can do everything through him who gives me strength Philippians 4:13

Father, teach me to be content with the life that you have given. Jesus makes this possible, by His strength, His power and His guidance!