I Have Learned To Be Content
Rejoice
in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be
evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in
everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to
God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your
hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally,
brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is
pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or
praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or
heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be
with you.
I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your
concern for me. Indeed, you have been concerned, but you had no opportunity to
show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned 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. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:4-13
We humans are fools. We are sinful. When it is hot we want it
cold. When it is cold, we want it hot. As a poet has said, “wanting what is
not.” Pray for having what you need, not what you want. If you have too much,
you gain pride. If you have too little, you may steal. God will take care of
you adequately, and usually way more than adequately.
Sometimes you will be provided for way beyond your wildest dreams.
No matter what you are facing today, through prayer you can
receive the strength to be content.
We find contentment at the same place we
find salvation – in Christ.
Our Daily Bread –