Needs

Needs

My Question for God

How does depending on God for my needs bring contentment?

A Moment with God

Fear the LORD, you his godly people, for those who fear him will have all they need.

Psalm 34:9

Your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him!

Matthew 6:8

God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.

2 Corinthians 9:8

If we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.

1 Timothy 6:8

Don’t love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God has said, “I will never fail you. I will never abandon you.”

Hebrews 13:5

In order to survive and thrive, all people have basic needs: food, water, shelter, and love. Needs are different from “wants”; when your needs are met, you can be content and satisfied. Wants, even when fulfilled, often leave you unsatisfied, discontented, and looking for more. Wants are not always negative, but when they oppose God’s desires, they become fuel for the fires of jealousy, covetousness, deceit, materialism, or other sins that result when you become obsessed with getting what you want. Your needs allow God to show his power and provision for you and to teach you that he is sufficient. Learning to recognize the difference between needs and wants allows you to find contentment in living God’s way. The more you focus on what the Lord values, the more you will be able to distinguish your needs from your wants. If you often feel discontented, you may be focusing more on what you want than on what God knows you need.

Divine Promise

The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need.

Psalm 23:1