...don't worry...be happy...

“10 I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned for me, but had no opportunity to show it. 11 Not that I am referring to being in need; for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. 12 I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me” Philippians 4:10-13.

Paul gives us extraordinary advice today, advice to live by: “I have learned to be content with whatever I have…so I can do all things through Him who strengthens me” verses 11 & 13. What beautiful words for you and for me today. Be content with what you have in life, because God is your strength. Depend on God. Lean on God. Follow Christ!

Don’t be restless! Don’t be worried! Don’t be concerned about tomorrow!  Be content with your life today. WHY?  BECAUSE YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS IN YOUR LIFE — THROUGH JESUS CHRIST!

Today, dear friends, today Paul is assuring us that we have all we need this day. We have the Lord! We are NOT weak…because we have all the strength we need! We have the very strength of God!

Imagine that!

Live by that!

Don’t worry, then!

Today’s Prayer

Oh Lord, help me today to be content with whatever this day brings me!

Help me to remember that I have Your strength!

So I have nothing to be afraid on, nothing at all!

So let my thoughts not dictate what I listen to.

Instead, help me to hear your voice instead.

I AM YOUR STRENGTH!

NO ONE ELSE!

NOTHING ELSE.

TRUST ME!

FOLLOW ME!

LISTEN TO ME!

And this I pray through YOUR name, amen.