Word for the day "Embracing what I have"
Philippians 4:12 (NLT) 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 a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. 13 For I can do everything through Christ,[d] who gives me strength.Would you like to hear one of life’s great paradoxes? The more we learn to be satisfied with what we have and stop comparing our financial situation and status with those around us, the better we will feel about ourselves. In other words, the biblical discipline of learning and practicing contentment shows the myth of “ I deserve it because I earn it” is the heart of my message today a misnomer.Learning to be satisfied is a good indication that we have learned that God is God, and that the Lord’s fatherly care and infinite wisdom can be trusted. The Lord on the cross paid the price so we don’t earn it, we work from it. It’s already done great people, Jesus did it for us! Now we just work in the Lord’s Grace, giving it our best.Furthermore, those who learn to be satisfied and thankful for what they have been given will have more time and energy for the kinds of friendships and relationships that will meet their basic needs and honor God. I am now learning through much pain and frustration to work with what I have in all things!Point to ponder- If you think about it, you’ll find that your attitude toward money, possessions, and even in relationships either fuels or cools your anger. If you have trouble living within your means, you really have two options: you can push harder to make more, or you can promote an atmosphere of contentment for what you have, and in so doing, relieve the pressure on yourself. I am not saying you should not strive for more in life or you should settle for less, all I am saying is learn the power of appreciating what you already have!Quote Socrates- “Contentment is natural wealth, luxury is artificial poverty.”Our Leadership team is especially thankful for those of you who provided financial donations and support in the month of May 2016 by partnering with us in efforts to advance the kingdom of God in this 21st century season: Special thanks to Mr. William Wilson, Ms. Gertrude Scott, and Ms. Vanessa Gaskins. Why don't you take the opportunity to write us on our blog and let us know how we are doing in serving you Great people, we'd love to hear from you!Follow me on Twitter @Elder James Baker, as I endeavor to encourage and empower leaders of today and tomorrow!Kingdom Blessings,Pastor James Baker, Jr.Thank you for using the Word Cup devotionals brought to you through Grace and Truth Leadership on (Word press). We are a faith-based, donor-supported ministry. If you have been touched by these daily devotionals, and would like to make a monthly pledge or a special gift of any amount, please use the link below to give as the Lord leads. Thank you so much!http://www.graceandtruthleadership.org/#!donate/vv9e2