4/11/2025

Our scripture this morning is Philippians 4:12-13 (NLT).

I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

Contentment is a word we don’t hear used very much anymore. It’s almost as if being content with what we have and where we are in life means being lazy or unmotivated. That’s not how it works in God’s kingdom.

Paul says “I have learned the secret of living in every situation”, relying on God’s provision and doing what we have been called to accomplish. He reminds us that we have a higher duty than being well off. Even when Paul was imprisoned, he never stopped sharing the Gospel.

We need to understand that difficult times are not a punishment and when things are hard, we can count on God and grow from the circumstances. It also helps others in tough situations to see how faith sees us through. We can do all things through Christ, who strengthens us all.

Gracious God, we are sorry for the times we complain about our lives but fail to thank You for living at all. Without You, we are literally nothing. Bless us to share the Good News, no matter what we encounter, and tell everyone of Your love for us. Amen.

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