Being Satisfied

[Kris4God]

Philippians 4:11-
Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am.

“Being satisfied”

Biju Thampy, a young man from India, knew poverty. When an unidentified benefactor sent him to England to be trained for the ministry, Thampy was unwilling to rest in comfort. Hungry for the realization of the Great Commission, he asked the school officials to use part of the funds from his meal provisions for missions. For him, eating only one meal a day was a small price to pay. Today, his church in Mumbai feeds approximately 1,000 children each day while teaching them the gospel. An amazing feat, but only a fraction of the city’s more than 200,000 homeless children.

The world teaches us to measure our contentment based upon our circumstances. We not only live in a “gotta have it” culture, but one telling us “have it your way.” If something you buy doesn’t work the way you want it to, return it. If a relationship doesn’t work, let it go. If your job isn’t what you wanted, find a new one. If you feel something is missing in your life, a person or material thing can make you happier. We refuse to do without.

We will always have needs, things we want, or desired improvements in our relationships. Trying to find answers in our circumstances leaves our hearts indecisive about God’s provision (James 1:5-8 ~ 5. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. 6. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; 8. he is a double-minded man, unstable in all he does.). Only Christ can fulfill what we truly need. Godly contentment goes beyond circumstances.

Contentment doesn’t just happen. It’s a choice that begins by seeing things from God’s perspective (Job 28:24 ~ for he views the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens.). When we see Him as our source, our needs become defined by His heart. We choose: • To trust in the Lord above things, people, and situations (Philippians 4:6-7 ~ 6. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.). • To pull our thoughts toward what really matters (v.8 ~ Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.). • To look at what we have, instead of what we don’t have and to see Christ as our source of satisfaction (vv.11-13 ~ 11. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.). —Regina Franklin, Our Daily Journey

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[oceangurl]

Thanx Kris I loved that...because I have been spending more prayer time with God Iam learning and trusting more then I ever had..good read! :clap