Philippians 4:11-13 says, "Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have leaned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me."
In the country of America, we can ironically face much discontentment. We are discontent with material things such as houses, cars, clothing, finances, etc. We are discontent with personal relationships such as spouses, children, friends, parents. We are discontent with our circumstances, our careers or lack of, our insignificance, lack of recognition, etc. Discontentment shows that you don't trust God, you don't believe He knows what's best for you, you are self-centered and ungrateful. Ouch! I see it at times in my own heart and as a mother, I see how my self-centeredness and ungratefulness is cultivating the same in my children.
I encourage you today to mediatate on this passage. Confess any discontentment you may have in your heart and repent of the sin of self-centeredness. Paul had much more to complain about then we do and yet he rejoiced in God who gives him strength. Living life abundantly requires rejoicing instead of complaining. May you rejoice in the Lord today!
