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Philippians 4:11-13 (NIV)
11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 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.
The idea of contentment can often be overshadowed by the desire to fulfill needs, such as personal wealth or emotional fulfillment. We are often caught up by a covetous or discontented spirit, linked to our immediate circumstances. We can be displeased or frustrated by finances, friends, family, and health.
We can’t fix this by forgoing pleasures or punishing ourselves. Instead, we must have hope in Him. If we have a heart of gratitude, we will see that He richly provides for all our needs. God calls us to think differently, reordering our heart’s affections; we honor Him when we enjoy what He gives us.
We will find contentment in knowing that we serve one master – God. Every worldly comfort or material possession holds no real value. As we mature in faith, we learn that He sustains us in every circumstance, and in that, we grow a heart of contentment.
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