Nov. 14, 2007 - The secret of being content
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what itis 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 4:12-13
I love these verses! Philippians is my favorite book. A dear friend loaned me a book by Linda Dillow called "Calm My Anxious Heart" and it really wasn't as much about anxiousness as it was about contentment. The author pointed out that we can LEARN to be content. It may not come naturally or easily, but it CAN be learned! I have been thinking a lot about that lately. As I think about the writer of Philippians (Paul) and all that he went through: going from being a respected authority living in plenty to being beaten, stoned, shipwrecked, imprisoned, in danger from many people and in many places, hungry, thirsty, cold, naked, and hated (see 2 Cor. 11:23-28) I can't help but think "Wow"! I haven't been through most of what Paul went through....I can surely learn to be content as he did. How? Well, the secret of his contentment was that he could "do all things through Christ who strengthens me".
God doesn't leave me all alone to do this! He is right here with me every step of the way! That just makes my heart overflow with thankfulness. Grace and mercy in abundance.....and all of it undeserved! We serve a truly awesome God. Lord, help me to be content, thankful and to rejoice in You always!
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