Learning to be content...

Today in church the pastor spoke abut the necessity of being content with where we are and what we have. To be satisfied with where God has us, and not reaching outside our means to find our satisfaction. We all have our situations and circumstances, and we can say 'Well that guy seems better off than I do, there is no way I can be content.' The truth of the matter is, we are all called to content with what we have. We see this in Philippians 4:11-13

"...I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 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. I can do all this through him who gives me strength."

It is easy to look to our finances, our material possessions, or whatever we want for our source of contentment, but it is only in Christ where we will find the strength and the peace to be content in the circumstances that God has us in. Jesus Christ is the key to finding joy, fulfillment, strength. God, help me to be joyful in where you have me, with what you provide for me, and to remember that you are the source.