February 3
Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. –Philippians 4:11-12(NLT)
CONTENTMENT: THE SECRET OF LIFE
A poem and essay by ILMA
Whenever you feel the urge to complain
Remember that you are not alone in your pain
Contentment is the secret to a peaceful life
It will change your attitude and give you insight,
Thank God for everything you experience
He works in your life to make you resilient
Count your blessings and be grateful for whatever you have
It will prevent you from complaining and being mad.
Have you ever been with a whiny person? It is very exhausting and draining to be around whiners. It is the same thing with pessimistic people. All they ever do and think of is to dwell on what they don’t have instead of counting their blessings. I used to be a complainer so I know how hard it is to be with someone who is one.
Paul talks to the Philippians about the secret to life which is contentment. He advises them to learn to focus not just on what they don’t have, but to be thankful for everything whether they have something or nothing.
PRAYER
Lord, thank you for everything.
REFLECTION
How can you be contented in life?
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