Philippians 4:12-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.

Contentment= Autarkeia in the Greek. "to suffice, be sufficient" – properly, self-sufficient; used of the Spirit-filled Christian – having all they need within through the indwelling Christ.

The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the church at Philippi while he was a prisoner. Yes, Paul was in prison at the time of this writing and here he is writing to encourage the Christians.

Even in prison? YES! Even in prison, Paul was content!

Contentment is a behavior that is learned. But, in order to learn from them, we must practice self control with the right attitude while in them.

How can we know how to be content in all circumstances if we never go through situations that forces us to be either content or discontent

In looking at your current situation, have you been lead to believe that you can't be content? Paul says we can if Christ is in us and we are in Him. Stay connected to God through prayer and the Word of God.

If we follow Paul's examples in how Christ helped him to be content, we too like Paul, will be able to boldly confess that we too have learned to be content in plenty or in lack."

Contentment is to know that God is in control of all things. He is bigger than any problems we can and will ever have and that He is going to work them ALL out for our good if we belong to Him.

Contentment! Can we find it? Can we learn it? Yes, through Christ we are able to do all things.

God bless.

Debra