Philippians 4:11

"I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances."

"These words show us that contentment is not a natural propensity of man. "Ill weeds grow apace." Covetousness, discontent, and murmuring are as..."

Inspirational illustration of Philippians 4:11 -- I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.

"Sovereign Lord of all things, dear Father, How aware I am of my mortality! All flesh is like grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the..."

"Sovereign Lord of all things, Abba, dear Father, I will not complain of want, for I have learned in whatever condition I am to be content. I know how..."

"Dear Father, victorious deliverer, May I be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own, based on rule-keeping but that which is through trust..."

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"Dear Follower, How do you find the strength to go on when times are tough? That's a really important question because a lot of people will follow Me..."

Who could be bored driving in beautiful Florida? Because of Jesus, we can learn to be content without being dependent on external circumstances.

How are you handling the situation you currntly find yourself in? We can learn to give thanks and be content if we will reframe our current situation and see how many blessings we actually have.

Would you still sing without your tree? A mockingbird reminds Bill about our need to find satisfaction in what we have.

"Dear Child of the Father in Heaven, In My earthly ministry, I taught My disciples these essential truths:Some people store up treasures in their..."

How content are you in a bad traffic situation? We learn contentment by learning to be at peace with others.

So when will what you have be enough to be happy? Russ Lawson talks about the Sword of Damocles, Mr. Spock, the apostle Paul and about being satisfied with life.

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