Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses.1 Timothy 6:11-12
Many people believe that if they only had a hundred dollars more each month, they could be financially at ease. They say, “If we can just make it over this hump, we will be satisfied.” But that’s faulty reasoning.
Meet them two years later, and they are still trying to get over the hump.
Real satisfaction is found not in money, but in “righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness”—in short, in living with God and according to his values.
This is the way the apostle Paul encouraged his young friend Timothy to live.
A. Doing right things in life for the Right Reasons.
B. Expressing love to all as a way of living.
C. Being patient with imperfection of others and creating room for growth.
D. And having a realistic appraisal of yourself are the things that bring true fulfillment to a life and relationships.
“But I must have food, clothing, and shelter,” you might say. True, and these are promised by God to those who will put Him first in life.
Jesus said, “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need” (Matthew 6:33).
Our physical provisions are the by-products of right and godly living. When we focus on the Lord and on our marriage and relationship, satisfaction will follow.
Prayer 
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.Lord Jesus, thank you for the promise that you will provide everything we need. Please help us as a people to pursue godly living and put your values first—not our finances.
Shalom.