Be Content

Main Scripture: …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 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. Philippians 4:11-13 (NIV)

Song to meditate on: Never Would've Made It - Marvin Sapp (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JXFg5KEoXg)

Yesterday I was at the office complaining and arguing about my job situation as I felt that management made some decisions that could have some effect on the viability of the company I work with. Suddenly, one of my co-workers came in and told us that a young lady who is having suicidal thoughts needs someone to talk to. Another co-worker and I took up the challenge.

This young lady proceeded to tell us about a very heart wrenching situation where her elderly parents and her siblings had not eaten for six days, yet they try so hard to do what they can do to survive. For example she has a brother that is currently doing exams, doesn’t eat most days but still study and go to school.(By the way, he is adopted). After doing what we could do to help and promising the young lady that we would keep in touch to help her some more I turned to my co-worker and reminded her how much we were complaining earlier and we did not have a smidgen of the problems that this young woman is faced with.

Ladies, I was also reminded of today’s scripture from Paul, whatever circumstances we find ourselves in, we should learn to be content. First of all if we depend on Christ, He will strengthen us. He will take us through whatever we are going through and ensure we come out refined and better for it. Secondly, you can be assured that someone’s situation is worst than yours so there is no need to feel as if you are at the bottom of the pile.

 “It isn't what you have or who you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about it.” Dale Carnegie

“Be content with what you have;
rejoice in the way things are.
When you realize there is nothing lacking,
the whole world belongs to you.” 
― Lao Tzu

Let’s Pray,

Father, thank you for all that you have blessed us with. Today Lord I pray that you will teach us to be content with what we what have. Lord strengthen us in our trying situations, so that we might come out stronger and better equipped to help others. Give us testimonies that we can share with others so that they too will know of your faithfulness and that they too can get past their situations.

In Jesus Name

Amen