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.
Philippians 4:12-13 NIV
V13, the last part of this is often used to motivate people in work or sports... to push themselves to great feats...
But in the context Paul wrote it's about how we respond in success or failure.
In good times and in bad.
When I'm hurting.
Struggling
Defeated
When it all seems too much, too hard... we need to keep connected to Him who gives strength.
Lean in.
Lean in to God
Lean in to his community
#thesecret
#notsecretnow
#realstrength
#dearlyloved
Genesis 15.8-18.ESV But he said O Lord God , how am I to know that I shall possess it? ...When the sun had gone down and it was dark, behold, a smoking fire pot and a flaming torch passed between these pieces. On that day the Lord made a covenant with Abram... March 15 was the last day we looked at Abram's story...he was questioning God and this is God's response...sacrifices and smoke and fire and a covenant...a promise... Isn't that what we crave for sometimes? God, if only you'd just show me smoke & fire, a burning bush a sign, miracle, healing...then all my questions would disappear...all my doubts would be gone... 2moro we'll see Abram's response but I think God values our faith in spite of our questions and doubts. That we choose Him anyway #faith
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