#be content

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For I have learned in whatever state I am, 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.

Philippians 4:1-12

Paul penned these words from prison. And a few verses before that he says, "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!"

Contentment comes when we rejoice in the Lord. Think about your life right now. Can you appreciate what you have instead grumbling about what you don’t have? What you have in Christ is far greater than anything you don’t have in life. You have Jesus.

Paul is confident that His God is enough. He ends the chapter, (verse 19) by affirming,

"And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus." Therefore, you have everything you need for now and eternity. And Jesus has you. That makes all the difference in the world. Would you quit looking at others and look to Jesus? Do you realise how blessed you are to have Him in your life?

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1 Timothy 6:8 (NLT) - So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.

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Good Morning!☀

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Hebrews 13:5

Much anxiety comes for many from wanting more than they have to the point that it blocks them from being thankful for what they already have. Working overtime to be able to afford the lifestyle they want; upset over things not progressing as they had hoped; difficulties that seem insurmountable, all eat away at their joy. They may feel that God has forgotten them.

It is no accident that the writer of Hebrews connected covetousness and discontent. As long as our contentment is based on things, we will always be at the mercy of circumstances. It is only when our contentment and focus is based on Christ being with us that the strivings vanish and joy rises up in our hearts.

God knows what we need. In his time, he will provide all that we need and even the desires of our hearts when we delight in him. He will he bring us through the present difficulties.

We may turn from him; his heart is always towards us. He will never leave us or forsake us!

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Always Be Your Best

After David had been anointed to be the next king of Israel, he spent years taking care of his father’s sheep. David could have thought, God, what am I doing stuck with a bunch of sheep? But David knew that God was in control, so he just kept going to work with a good attitude, grateful for where he was. Because he was content in the shepherds’ fields, he made it to the throne. He passed that test. But if you’re not content in the season you’re in, even if your dreams do come to pass, you won’t be satisfied. Discontentment will follow you everywhere you go.

You have to train your mind to be thankful and satisfied with where God has you right now. Be content whether you have a lot or not. Content whether your children are in diapers or in college. Content whether you’re in maintenance or management. Pass the tests on your way to the throne.

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