This is true not just of material things but of people as well. If you're single, don't think a spouse will fulfill you. And if you're married, don't believe for a second that a divorce will bring you anything worth having, no matter how difficult your marriage may be at the moment. Paul himself was not married when he penned 1 Corinthians, so he could testify to the blessing of singleness. He was able to devote his life to the Lord's service without having to provide for a wife and children. But marriage is a blessing too! God gives us spouses for our sanctification—so that we might help each other become more like Jesus by loving each other as He loves us.

When you let God take hold of your marriage or your singleness, you will be content wherever God places you in life. That is the secret to peace. If you are listening to Him and obeying Him, He will give you fulfillment in life, He will answer your prayers, and He will make you succeed and prosper when you trust and obey Him.