“I am not saying this because I am in need, 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 everything through him who gives me strength.”
Philippians 4:11-13
These are the words of the apostle Paul who went through much suffering.
These days we are living in a tough economy and for some of us, especially those who have seen the finer things in life, it can be quiet uneasy. Even if we are not suffering financially we are all suffering in some way.
I am a college student who at this point in time is broke. In this situation I would usually turn to my father who has provided for me my whole life, but due to him currently being laid off I can no longer do this. This situation has really been stressing me out. I have very little money left in my checking account and am not sure what I’m going to do when it’s gone. It is not the easiest time to find a job, especially living here in Whitewater, and my school load is already stressing me out. All of these things have been bringing me down, so I decided I needed to turn to my Heavenly Father. That is when I came across this scripture. I realized that I should be totally content with what I have. There are so many people that are worse off than me, at least I have a meal plan and know I will be fed, a roof over my head, and people who love me. Some people don’t even have that let alone Him who gives me strength.
So next time you feel stressed out or depressed at your current situation remember happiness comes through being content in all circumstances and this is possible through Him who gives us strength.
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