Content

Philippians 4:12-13

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. I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.

In today's western culture, there is one thing that reigns in supreme importance over the minds of most of society: convenience. We are so focused on getting things done as soon as we need them done. We get frustrated over slow computers, long lines, dysfunctional technology, traffic and anything else that hinders our "need" to have the things we want right away. We are so easily discontented with situations that inconvenience us, and so often this discontent can overwhelm and control our day-to-day lives. God calls us here in His word to do something so counter-cultural, so unheard of in our society: to be content in whatever situation we face and do everything in the Lord. Once we allow God into our lives and allow Him to become our strength, we are filled with an incredible joy that overpowers any circumstance we face, and we are greatly empowered in the power of our God. With God's strength within us, even the most impossible situation we face in life becomes possible because God enables us to do all things through His strength. All we have to do is lay down our guard so that He may come into our hearts, and His strength will enable us to do all things through Him.

Open up to God about what you are not content with in your life, and how it's affecting you in this moment right now. Talk to Him about what being strong means to you, and about the weaknesses you are facing in your life. If you feel God leading you, invite Him into your heart and allow His presence to fill you life. Ask Him to empower you with His strength so that you may be enabled to do all things in Him, even to be content in every situation. Rest in this moment, and the joy the presence of the Lord brings into your life.

I pray that the strength of God would empower you greatly throughout today that your soul may rest and be content. I hope everyone has a marvelous day!

Madelynn