There was a time in my life when I was single, living in New Orleans. I had just returned to my apartment after church, and for lunch, I made something simple—just a bowl of oatmeal. I wasn’t in the mood to cook, and honestly, I didn’t have much else.

As I sat with that plain bowl in front of me, something unexpected happened. I found myself thanking God for it. I didn’t fully understand why at the time, but there was a quiet peace in my heart. I felt content, even though I didn’t have much to show for myself. That feeling was unusual for someone like me.

I’ve always been the type of person who’s on the move—goal-oriented, always thinking about what’s next. Sitting still and enjoying the season I’m in has never been easy. Maybe that comes from being the firstborn. I’ve carried responsibilities from a young age—looking after my brothers, helping my parents, and living under the unspoken pressure of high expectations. In my culture, it’s normal for the eldest to shoulder a lot, and over time, that shaped me into someone who believed I had to stay strong and self-sufficient.

But that day, God used a simple bowl of oatmeal to teach me something powerful.

I was in my 30s, still single, living with roommates, working a job that paid the bills but wasn’t anywhere close to my dreams—and yet, I felt content. I realized in that moment that contentment isn’t about abundance. It’s not about arriving at some perfect destination in life. It’s about trusting that what God has given you right now is enough. He is enough.

That day reminded me of this Scripture:

Lamentations 3:24 (NLT)
“I say to myself, ‘The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!’”

God is our portion. He is our inheritance. Not a career, a title, a relationship, or a bank account. When He fills our hearts, even a bowl of oatmeal can feel like a feast.

It doesn’t mean I’ve stopped dreaming or striving—but I’ve learned that contentment starts with the heart. It’s not about how much I have, but who I have with me. And when you walk with Jesus, no season is wasted, and no moment is too small.

So if you’re in a place where life feels slow, ordinary, or not what you expected—take a moment. Look around. You might be more blessed than you think. You might just find that, with God, what you have today is already more than enough.