"Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry,both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. " Philippians 4:11-13
I was given this passage to memorize about a month ago by my pastor's wife. Healing from grief had just taken place, but to be content, truely content, with my circumstances? Didn't see how that would be possible. But I can tell you all truely... it was possible because for the past few weeks, I have been... content. Not only this, but I am actually soaring like an eagle. Why? Because I waited on God (Isaiah 40:31) ... the pain was real.. but my hope was in a God/THE God who heals. That is why I "broadcasted" my real ugly pain. I knew that if you could read my pain, you would know what depths God's grace will reach me. And I'm telling you, He reached me, and He continues to daily...
I was given this passage to memorize about a month ago by my pastor's wife. Healing from grief had just taken place, but to be content, truely content, with my circumstances? Didn't see how that would be possible. But I can tell you all truely... it was possible because for the past few weeks, I have been... content. Not only this, but I am actually soaring like an eagle. Why? Because I waited on God (Isaiah 40:31) ... the pain was real.. but my hope was in a God/THE God who heals. That is why I "broadcasted" my real ugly pain. I knew that if you could read my pain, you would know what depths God's grace will reach me. And I'm telling you, He reached me, and He continues to daily...His grace is sufficient.... so sufficient.
