Good morning,

 

Philippians 4:12-13

The apostle Paul wrote, “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.”

 

Beloved,

Many of us think that contentment can only be achieved in a life free of conflicts or misunderstandings, where everything feels just right. However, like the apostle Paul, we must recognize that contentment is a learned behavior. It is not acquired through a life of ease and comfort, but rather through enduring hardships and suffering while trusting in God's promises and seeing our situations from God’s perspective. Though we may feel anger, disappointment, and frustration, it is still possible to experience God’s peace amidst any circumstance. Contentment can be realized in all situations through the strength provided by Christ. May we always respond to our circumstances with spiritual inner quietness and confidence, not emotional anxiety.🙏🏾

 

Pastor Dianne