Being content

The apostle Paul says "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances....I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation..." (Phil 4:11 - 12). We cannot change the past - whether good, bad or ugly the past is in the past. Although we cannot alter it, we can alter our future. We can learn from our mistakes, walk in forgiveness (of others and ourselves), and make a difference in the steps we take from now on.

God never said it would be easy, mistake-free, lacking hurt and hardship, or a piece of cake. But He promised never to leave us or forsake us...and He has provided a way to be content in the process. Paul learned the secret and we need to as well.

"Content" means "to be satisfied with what one is or has." I don't believe this means to stop growing, giving up or becoming lazy. This means that I don't have to hide or lie or compromise who I am. I am not perfect, but my goal is to follow in Jesus' footsteps. To get as close to the only Perfect One as I can. To ask forgiveness when I screw up and make amends when I need to. To understand my purpose in the kingdom of God and listen to the Holy Spirit as He guides me.

When we find the secret of being content we find peace.

~ Pastor Anne