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For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. Colossians 1:9

This is from the beginning of Paul’s letter to the Colossians. What a wonderful thing to pray for. I can’t think of anything I could hope for in this life more than what is contained in this verse – to know God’s will. That is my prayer for you, dear one; that you may know God’s will.

That may seem like a strange thing to hope for. Usually, people hope to be happy, healthy, successful, or even rich and famous. I’ve met many rich people in my life and I’m not very impressed with them as a group. I’ve met a few famous people in my life too and they’re not any different than the rest of us.

If you are able to know the will of God and to do what you know God wants you to do, you will have the true riches of wisdom and understanding. You will live your life fearlessly and with strength. Monetary riches don’t last and fame really doesn’t matter or last. If you know the will of God, you’ll be guaranteed to be  content in all circumstances.

Read your Bible to get to know the will of God. Start with the first chapter of Colossians if you want. Give thanks to God and be content.