Daily Devotional - November 20th, 2025
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.” — 1 Timothy 6:6
“No matter how faithful or diligent you might be, it is wrong to believe you can have it all or that you can do it all. This pervasive lie has robbed countless millions of the joy and happiness that true discipleship through service and gratitude could have afforded them.” — Alma Ohene-Opare
Commentary:
The “have it all” mentality creates perpetual dissatisfaction because it promises what life cannot deliver. It teaches us to measure our worth by accumulation and achievement instead of devotion and obedience. When we chase the illusion of limitless capacity, we overlook the quiet blessings already in our hands and miss the joy that comes from stewarding them well. Contentment grows as we recognize that gifts given by God are meant to be cherished, not compared.
When we accept human limitations and divine priorities, we find peace. We cannot have everything, but we can have enough. We cannot do everything, but we can do what matters most. Gratitude transforms sufficiency into abundance by helping us see God’s provision rather than our perceived lack. A grateful heart aligns us with truth, strengthens our freedom to choose wisely and draws us closer to the Savior who showed that a focused, faithful life is more powerful than a scattered one.
Scripture:
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.” — 1 Timothy 6:6
Daily Application:
List three things you have been wanting that you do not currently have. Then list three things you do have that you have been taking for granted. Spend more time today appreciating what you have than longing for what you do not have.