DAILY READINGS: Nehemiah 3; Daniel 12; Revelation 8
I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Phil. 4:13
The context of this well-loved verse is actually a paragraph on the
subject of contentment. Paul is writing from a prison cell and says he
has learned how to be content, no matter what his circumstances.
What is the secret to contentment? It is not about having all our plans
in order, assurance of our next paycheque, etc. It is facing and accepting
life’s hard times and good times through Christ’s strength. Our
circumstances are immaterial. He is all in all. We need Him for every
detail of life. —Dennis Easton
Day by day, and with each passing moment,
Strength I find, to meet my trials here;
Trusting in my Father’s wise bestowment,
I’ve no cause for worry or for fear. —Karolina W. Sandell-Berg