Why ‘Just a Little More’ Will Never Make You Happy

[Why ‘Just a Little More’ Will Never Make You Happy](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) Current Teaching Series [Doing Business with God](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) [Listen to Today's Broadcast](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) [Why ‘Just a Little More’ Will Never Make You Happy](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) By Rick Warren — January 30, 2020 [Facebook](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) [Twitter](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) [Pinterest](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) [Email](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) [Devotional image from Rick Warren](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) “Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it” (1 Timothy 6:6-7 NIV). God is far more interested in your character than your comfort. He wants you to grow up and become more like Jesus. His focus is on your attitude, not on making your life easy. He’s watching to see if you think having more will make you happier or if you’ve learned to be content with what he has provided for you. The Bible says, “Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it” (1 Timothy 6:6-7 NIV). When you learn to be content, you are believing that God knows what you need better than you do and trusting that he will give you the necessary wisdom to make good financial decisions. Most people get caught into “when” thinking: “When I get this, then I’ll be happy.” When you get a certain job, when you retire, when you get the house paid off, when all the bills are paid—and on and on. But God knows that if you aren’t content already, you’ll always want something else when you get there. Somebody supposedly once asked billionaire Howard Hughes how much it takes to be happy, and he said, “Just a little more.” You can spend your entire life focused on money—trying to make it, earn it, save it, spend it, and use it. So God uses finances as the acid test of how much you trust him. When you have a need, he wants you to ask and learn to be content so that your happiness doesn’t depend on how much or how little you’ve got. Contentment is not something that comes naturally for anyone. It’s something you have to practice every day. You have to remind yourself that God is taking care of you and will provide everything you need. You have to choose to love and appreciate what you already have. If you don’t learn contentment, you’ll always want more. But once you learn to be content, you’ll find joy greater than anything on earth could provide. [PLAY today’s audio teaching from Pastor Rick >>](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) Talk About It - What is something you’re working for that you think will make you happier? - Where does your joy come from? - What is one practical way you can focus more on contentment each day? [Facebook](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) [Twitter](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) [Pinterest](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) [Email](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) 6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r [Get Christians in the Workplace Study Kit when you give a gift to support Daily Hope](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) Do you want to earn more than just a living? You can, because God planned a ministry for you through the work you do. It doesn’t matter what your job is—a manager, a stay-at-home mom or dad, a doctor, a teacher, a sales clerk, or a volunteer. The Bible says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart and with enthusiasm as working for the Lord not for man.” God has great purpose for you, and we’d love to help energize you to live out your faith at work with the Christians in the Workplace Study Kit. This powerful resource consists of a 6-session workbook and DVD,that equips you to follow Christ as you fulfill your responsibilities at work. In this study kit, you’ll discover how to find opportunities for spiritual growth at work, a guide to moral and ethical decisions, and creative ways you can share your faith. [LEARN MORE](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) 6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r [Complete Audio Series (Purchase)](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) Includes 4 full-length messages from Pastor Rick's series Doing Business with God. [LEARN MORE](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) 6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r [Series Summary](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) Message 1: The Purpose of Work Message 2: The Work God Shaped You to Do Message 3: Making Wise Decisions at Work Message 4: Standing Out at Work [PLAY TODAY'S BROADCAST](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) Pastor Rick Warren [Facebook](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r)[Twitter](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) [Instagram](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) [Linkedin](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) Enjoy today's devotional? Listen to Pastor Rick’s daily audio teaching at [PastorRick.com](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) Did someone forward this devotional to you? [Subscribe to Pastor Rick Warren's Daily Devotional.](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) As the founding pastor of Saddleback Church with his wife Kay, Dr. Rick Warren leads a 30,000-member congregation in California with campuses in major cities around the world. As an author, his book [The Purpose Driven Life](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r) is one of the best-selling nonfiction books in publishing history. It has been translated into 74 languages and sold more than 50 million copies in all formats. His book The Purpose Driven Church was named one of the 100 Christian books that changed the century. Rick also founded The PEACE Plan to address five global issues—spiritual emptiness, self-serving leadership, poverty, disease, and illiteracy—through the power of ordinary people in the local church. You can listen to Pastor Rick’s Daily Hope, his daily 25-minute audio teaching, and sign up for his free daily devotionals at [PastorRick.com](6qi4BkbNI:m:1:2618166767:E1BEE6C7605AED5D1D5BBB9DCAD6BA59:r). © 2020 by Rick Warren. All rights reserved. Used by permission. You can unsubscribe by clicking the link below. This message was intended for: {EMAIL} You were added to the system December 23, 2016. For more information [click here](. [Unsubscribe](