Weekly Magazine | Choosing Contentment Over Comparison
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Dear Friends,
Contentment can feel just out of reach in a world that constantly urges us to want more—more success, more beauty, more possessions, more experiences. Without much effort at all, comparison finds its way into our thoughts and quietly steals our peace.
This week’s issue of Just Between Us invites us to pause and ask: What am I really looking to for satisfaction? Through honest stories and biblical wisdom, we’re reminded that contentment isn’t found by striving harder, but by learning to trust deeper.
If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling, sighing, or whispering “if only,” you’re not alone. Let’s learn together what it means to be truly satisfied in Christ—one day, one prayer, one honest step at a time.
Encouraging you in God’s truth,
Lessons I Learned on the Road to Satisfaction | T. Windahl
T. Windahl shares a deeply personal journey of discovering that true satisfaction isn’t found in possessions, achievements, or relationships—but in God’s steadfast love. Through everyday moments and gentle conviction, she invites us into God’s classroom of contentment.
How Contentment Helps Avoid Comparison | Elaine Williams
Elaine Williams explores how comparison can quietly lead us toward discontent, pride, or insecurity. With wisdom grounded in Scripture, she shows how gratitude, compassion, and godliness help us enjoy what we already have.
Learning the Art of Contentment | Jill Briscoe
Jill Briscoe addresses the familiar ache of “if only.” With honesty and hope, she points us to Christ as the true source of satisfaction—no matter our circumstances—reminding us that contentment can be learned and practiced.
Also:
Lessons I Learned on the Road to Satisfaction
Finding True Contentment in a World That Always Wants More.
By T. Windahl
God desires for us to be satisfied, but living in our world, this can be a daily battle. Social media, TV commercials, billboards, advertisements, magazines, and more clamor for our attention—all the while trying to convince us that true satisfaction is found in the things of this world. Possessions, hobbies, food, activities, relationships, work, movies, TV and so much more are promised to bring us happiness. But, can those things fully satisfy us?
A Shocking Revelation and God’s Classroom
Years ago, God showed me that I was looking for satisfaction in the things of this world. I was shocked at the revelation, but as I looked closer at my life, I could see it was true. I was looking for satisfaction in hobbies, relationships, and possessions—all of which satisfied me for a time, but in the long run left me searching for more.
Looking back now, I clearly remember the following three experiences God used in the classroom of life to get my attention and to teach me about satisfaction.
Learning to Be Satisfied
One day I happened to read Ps. 90:14: “Satisfy us each morning with your unfailing love, so we may sing for joy to the end of our lives.” That verse seemed to jump off the page at me. Days later, it was still on my mind when I sensed God nudging me to pray those words. As I began to daily pray Ps. 90:14, God revealed to me that I had been looking to things in the world for satisfaction. . . instead of His love.
I prayed that verse for a while, and God answered my prayer; He began satisfying me with His love. When He did, the things of this world began to lose their sparkle.
