A Prayer About Needs

A prayer about Needs

When I’m trying to be content

Loving Father,

I’m struggling with lack of contentment, and I know the problem is that I’m getting my wants mixed up with my needs. To survive, I need basic things such as food, water, shelter, and love—when I have those things, I should be content. But too often I’m consumed with my wants. Even when they’re fulfilled, they leave me unsatisfied, discontented, and looking for more. And when I want things that oppose your desires, I find myself increasingly consumed with jealousy, covetousness, deceit, or materialism. Help me, Lord! Teach me the difference between my needs and my wants so that I may find contentment in living your way. As you meet my needs, show me your power and provision, and let me learn that you are sufficient. Refocus my mind on your values instead of on my own. Then I will no longer be grasping for something else; instead, I will have a heart full of gratitude for what you have already provided.

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