You know, you can have the same things as someone else but at the same time, you want more. The other times, the other person’s items just have a way of looking better than yours. What do you think the issue is?
“Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.””
Hebrews 13:5 (NKJV)
There’s the story of Ali Hafed, an ancient Persian who owned a vast farmland with loads of gardens, vegetation, orchards, and many more. He lived a life of satisfaction with all he had until he hosted a guest one day. This guest painted pictures of what Ali’s life would look like if he owned a diamond mine.
From that moment on, Ali Hafed saw everything wrong with his current state of life, and the next thing, he started craving a mine of diamonds. This craving was so strong, that Ali sold everything he had built for years and embarked on a journey searching for diamonds. His hunt led him to a state of poverty, brokenness, shame, and regret that made him commit suicide.
“Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.”
I Timothy 6:6-8 (NKJV)
When God gives to His children, usually it’s because He knows the proportion needed and how much can be judiciously handled per time. Don’t let what others have to move you away from your divine positioning and spot.
Imagine the level of regret Ali had about taking such a step away from all he had and in the quest of getting more, he loses it all. There’s a thin line between wanting more in life and loving to get it at all costs. Don’t be a victim of the second mindset, desire your needs in a godly way while you are satisfied with all the current provisions God has put in place for you for the now.
“Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”
Philippians 4:11-13 (NLT)
There’s a saying I have gotten used to when it comes to the things I want or need – “Whatever God does not give me, I’m okay with not having it.” This serves as a constant reminder that some of the things I want are not necessary for where I am now, and once it’s time, it’ll come.
Dear believer, it is time for you to rest in all that you have been given today. Don’t spend all your time distracted by what isn’t within your reach or control now, being satisfied brings you to a place of gratitude which in turn, opens doors for you to walk into. Don’t cross the line.
Peace!
In Plain Sight 
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