Be Content

Aum Sairam

Let your conduct be without covetousness, be content with such things as you have.

Contentment is a decision to be happy with what you already have. But I am convinced most people are not truly content. Unbelievers certainly aren't content, whether they realize it or not, but it is very sad how many believers have not learned to be truly happy with their circumstances. I wonder how many people can truly say,” I’m happy with my life. I love my spouse and my family. I like my job. I'm satisfied with my house and my car. There are many things I want Sri Sai to do for me, but I am content to wait until He does them in His timing. I do not covet anything that belongs to my neighbor. I am not jealous of anyone else or envious of what others have. If Sri Sai, grace it to them, then I want them to enjoy it.

I believe Sri Sai actually tests us in that way. Until we can pass His "I-am-happy-for-you-because-you-are-blessed" test we are never going to have any more than we have right now. Yes, Sri Sai wants us to prosper in every way. He wants people to His goodness and how well He takes care of us. But we must desire Sri Sai more than we desire His blessings. So He tests us to make sure this is the case before He releases greater material blessings into our lives.

Allah Malik