Content

...for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content (Philippians 4:11b)

How did Paul get to the state where he was content no matter his situation? During his life, he lived through some pretty rough circumstances. He was beaten, shipwrecked, imprisoned, tried, and finally executed. 

Paul had the most precious thing possible, and no one could ever take that away from him. He had a close, personal relationship with his Lord. You can have that too. You too can rejoice in your love-relationship with Christ. Nothing else is as satisfying.

Some people have goals and plans, and they think that once they achieve those, they will be happy. However, even if they achieve them, they won't find lasting joy unless those goals involve God and are planned by Him. His blessings are real and lasting. He is true and unchanging, and He will never leave you. You can rejoice in Him no matter what!

Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice (Philippians 4:4).

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