Am I really content?

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I'm 15, and I always tell myself that the wise are content and grateful to god for what they have in this world, because they know that everything in it is temporary but God and all that he's promised us in heaven is forever. I'm not rich, and I've learned to be satisfied with what my unemployed mom could provide...BUT, being a teenager, I get upset over stupid things like how I look [if anyone is reading this and feels the same way: don't obsess over it, please! God didn't make any mistakes when he made you, and you are probably over exaggerating how fat you are (not) or how bad your acne is (isn't) like I do. Surely someone has passed by you and done a once over, thinking you seemed cool or sweet or hot] or feeling alone because I'm too ugly or weird and no one wants to be my friend. I understand that the drive to be perfect and beautiful is part of the evil of the world. And I continue to pray for even just one really close friend even though I know that Jesus is the only friend I need. I really hate to speak so selfishly, but any prayers, advice, similar sentiments? Thank you and God bless
 
Hey joylikeafountain! Normal, normal, NORMAL teenager stuff! I really like your title, because I always think I'm a content person, then catch myself thinking..."I wish I was as pretty as that girl," or "I wish I had a close friend who I could share secrets with," even "I wish I had a great boyfriend like that," and that when I've made the commitment for no dating until I'm ready to be married! Contentment is a constant battle, the book called The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs really, really was helpful for me, but it is hard reading so you need to pull yourself up by the bootstraps and slog through it. Always have your guard up for discontent, it's something most people struggle with their whole life. You're not alone here! God bless you!
 
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