In this verse Paul tells us he's learned the secret to being content with plenty or a little. The secret he's talking about is Jesus.
When we accept Jesus into our lives we no longer have to worry about our circumstances like we may have before. Now we can trust that God will work it all out for our good. We can have the peace that passes all understanding, that can only come from God.
In the midst of uncertain times we may still feel the need to try to work things out for ourselves or worry about what will happen. But contentment is a choice before it's a feeling.
We have to choose to be content and trust God even if we feel Worried or Anxious. The more we make that choice and see how it works the more we will begin to feel content, no matter our circumstances. Patiently wait on God and let Him teach you how to be content in every season.
Prayer:
Thank you God for being our provider and our protector. We thank you for working everything out for our good.
Please just fill us with your peace and help us to be patient in the waiting. Give us the discipline to choose faith and choose to trust you, no matter how we may feel.
Thank you for all your blessings, let us never forget how far you've carried us. We love you. In Jesus name, Amen.
Verse:
Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. Philippians 4:11 NLT