BEING CONTENT IN ALL THINGS
by Jeffrey Hagan
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances” (Philippians 4:11, NIV).
Do you ever feel like life has dealt you a losing hand?
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances” (Philippians 4:11, NIV).
Do you ever feel like life has dealt you a losing hand?
Do you ever get frustrated because it seems like the garbage of life just keeps piling up on you? I know I do. I have several reasons for feeling this way, some are valid, and some are not. But when I let this kind of thinking overpower me I start to develop a negative attitude.
When I get this way, I try to remember that someone else always has it worse. Not to be depressed, but to remind me things could certainly be worse than they are. I also ask myself this question, and I invite you to do the same,
“Have I really learned to trust the Lord and be content in all circumstances?”
Paul, the very man who wrote our verse today, suffered some terrible things in his life. He was shipwrecked and stranded out at sea not once, not twice, but three times. He was beaten and whipped several times for his faith. He had a “thorn in his side” (most likely a physical ailment) that he repeatedly prayed to have taken from him. God said, “No. My grace is sufficient.” He was imprisoned for his faith, I mean the guy had it rough.
Paul, the very man who wrote our verse today, suffered some terrible things in his life. He was shipwrecked and stranded out at sea not once, not twice, but three times. He was beaten and whipped several times for his faith. He had a “thorn in his side” (most likely a physical ailment) that he repeatedly prayed to have taken from him. God said, “No. My grace is sufficient.” He was imprisoned for his faith, I mean the guy had it rough.
Despite all of that, he was able to pen the words of our verse.
His words bring me both encouragement and conviction. Paul learned to be content regardless of the trials and tribulations. In comparison to Paul, most of my troubles seem …Continue reading and comment on this short article HERE.
Dr. Jeff Hagan is the founder and president of True Grace Ministries and Theological Institute. Contact
His words bring me both encouragement and conviction. Paul learned to be content regardless of the trials and tribulations. In comparison to Paul, most of my troubles seem …Continue reading and comment on this short article HERE.
Dr. Jeff Hagan is the founder and president of True Grace Ministries and Theological Institute. Contact
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