Follower of the Way

~ CONTENTMENT ~

"Cheerfulness and contentment are great beautifiers,
and are famous preservers of good looks."
- Charles Dickens 

^{Philipians 4: 12-13
12} 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. ¹³ I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

^{1 Timothy 6: 6-8
6} But godliness with contentment is great gain. ⁷ For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. ⁸ But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.

Whether you have little or you have a lot, the secret to contentment is

depending on God's provision and strength, not your own.

Paul reminds us that contentment doesn’t happen overnight. It’s something that we learn. As our relationship with God develops over time and through experiences, we learn to trust God more and ourselves less. Paul knew that Christ would give him the strength to persevere in whatever situation he encountered (v.13).
No matter what you’re facing today, through prayer you can receive the strength to be content.

 

The world is filled with so much good
That brings us joy and pleasure,
But true fulfillment only comes
When Christ we love and treasure.

(Anon)

We find contentment at the same place we find salvation—in Christ.

~ blessings and peace - Follower of the WAY ~