It's that time again; it's thanksgiving in the United States.
It has been a particularly interesting month - with the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, the constant unrest and mass-exodus in Syria, the newly heated conflict between Turkey and Russia, and the surprisingly mild weather in the Northeastern U.S., November 2015 has been one for the record books!
But you already know where I will be headed. I am reminded of Philippians 4:11 which says "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content". This is a tough pill to swallow! Is this really possible? Can we be content in whatever state we are in? How about when we are sick or depressed, or when facing death or the death of a loved one? If God tells us we can be content in whatever state we are in, then it MUST be possible.
If you look at the word used here, Paul speaks of 'contentment'. He doesn't use the word 'happy' here. No one can be happy all the time, but we CAN be content once we keep Christ as the object of our focus. This Thanksgiving season, let contentment be your watchword, and learn how to live Philippians 4:11 from thanksgiving 2015 and onwards.
It has been a particularly interesting month - with the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, the constant unrest and mass-exodus in Syria, the newly heated conflict between Turkey and Russia, and the surprisingly mild weather in the Northeastern U.S., November 2015 has been one for the record books!
But you already know where I will be headed. I am reminded of Philippians 4:11 which says "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content". This is a tough pill to swallow! Is this really possible? Can we be content in whatever state we are in? How about when we are sick or depressed, or when facing death or the death of a loved one? If God tells us we can be content in whatever state we are in, then it MUST be possible.
If you look at the word used here, Paul speaks of 'contentment'. He doesn't use the word 'happy' here. No one can be happy all the time, but we CAN be content once we keep Christ as the object of our focus. This Thanksgiving season, let contentment be your watchword, and learn how to live Philippians 4:11 from thanksgiving 2015 and onwards.
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