The Joy of Contentment

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But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity.
Philippians 4:10


Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
Philippians 4:11-12


The Joy of Contentment


I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13


Contentment is not what you think it is.


Now godliness with contentment is great gain.
1 Timothy 6:6


Contentment is not settling for what you’re stuck with, it’s unlocking the joy in what you’ve been given.


Contentment is better.


Better one handful with tranquillity
than two handfuls with toil
and chasing after the wind.
Ecclesiastes 6:6

Contentment is learned.


Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content
Philippians 4:11


Three Steps To Contentment At Its Best


Step #1
Kill Comparison


Step #2
Say The Magic Word



Step #3
Jump Ship


“Give careful thought to your ways. You have planted much, but harvested little. You eat, but never have enough. You drink, but never have your fill. You put on clothes, but are not warm. You earn wages, only to put them in a purse with holes in it.”
Haggai 1:5-6


Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers and sisters. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
James 1:16-17


Challenge #1
Avoid “comparison zones” for one week.



Challenge #2
For one day - only pray THANKS.


Challenge #3
This week, take a step in giving.