But my God will supply all your need according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19)
Be anxious for nothing but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God, and the peace of God which passes all understanding will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Philippians 4:6,7)
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation (Phil. 4:12)
Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again, rejoice! (Phil. 4:4)
Thoughts: I wrote these multiple verses from the same chapter for us to get a feel for what Paul was trying to say. Keep in mind Paul was writing these words from prison (Phil. 1:13). He had been in prison in Philippi and had been singing and praying in prison there. Paul lived these words out. He had been a captain of the Pharisees- well educated, wealthy, respected, a rising star. But he gave it all up to know and follow Christ. Paul was urging these persecuted Philippians to trust in God- even in their persecution. These words are hard but true. Those who have given themselves to the god of this world will have a hard time hearing them- they seem naive. But peace is found not by more and more things we see, but putting our faith in the unseen God- who made all we see.
Prayer: Help me to be content in you, Lord. Give me grace to trade anxiety for prayer; worry for trust; things for faith.
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