phillipians 4 tells us we can do all things through christ, etc--but the verse just before that (and it's my favorite, btw) says, "not that i speak from want, for i have all, and abound; for i have learned whatsoever state i am in, therewith to be content."
i love the focus on contentment. it's the "make do" element that speaks to my heart. i'm with you. i just tend to stay away from the things i "want", because they aren't always what i "need"...