contentment

"I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength" Philippians 4:11-13

sometimes i wish that i could go back to mexico or thailand or to any third world country doing missions work for that matter because i remember only feelings of contentment. i miss watching the faces of little children running around only in rags--they look so happy and they're laughing all the time. they have so little in their lives yet they are able to experience joy and laughter, perhaps more than any of us. it is when we are empty, we are filled with God's love. i realized again today how spoiled i am. i'm always complaining that i don't have a lot, but really, i have everything that i need and more. im constantly asking for more more more. i am ashamed of my ungrateful attitude. all i do is complain to God when i don't get what i want, and give Him all the praises and glory when i do. please humble me, Lord so that i may serve You and others with all that i am without being so selfish.