Journey Day 93

Do you know what it means to be content in any and all circumstance? Paul did, if anyone had the "right" to be mad at God, and discontent with their life circumstance, it was Paul. He was persecuted, and looked down upon, he was chased out of towns, and thrown in jail countless times! But despite all of that Paul was content in his circumstances, Philippians 4:11- 13 says, "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 very situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength." Paul knew that he was content in all things, but he also knew that he couldn't do that on his own. Who can possibly be content when they are in want, if not for the strength of God? This is a goal for myself, to be content in my life circumstances, whether I am happy, or sad; in want, or have plenty; surrounded by friends, or by myself; overwhelmed, or at peace. No matter where I am in life I can be content and I can be strong because Christ is my strength. When I am relying on God to be the lifter of my head, I am guaranteed a peace that passes all understanding. That doesn't mean that my life, or your life will be perfect all the time, or that we will get exactly what we want, when we want it, BUT it does mean that no matter the circumstance we will have joy AND we will be content! I pray that this journey will bring me to the place of contentment that Paul reached, the point where my Jesus will fill me to the brim! My overflow will be love and peace, and "whether living in plenty or in want, I can do all things through him who gives me strength."