The Secret - “Secret Process”
Pastor Pete Keirstead
September 25, 2022
Philippians 4:12 (NIV) I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned “the secret” of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
Genesis 3:6 (NIV) When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it.
- As long as we are “OK” with what God has given us, we are going to be
Philippians 4:18 (NLT) At the moment I have all I need—and more!
Philippians 4:19 (NKJV) And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
- The Secret Process: I have exactly what Jesus wants me to have,
1 Corinthians 4:11 (NIV) To this very hour we go hungry and thirsty, we are poorly clothed…
Genesis 3:10-11 (NIV) …“I heard You in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid.” And He (The Lord God) said, “Who told you that you were naked?”
Genesis 2:25 (NIV) Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.
- Two thieves of contentment: Our
1 Corinthians 15:9-10 (NIV) For I am the least of the apostles and do not even deserve to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am …
- The Secret Process: I am exactly who Jesus wants me to be,
2 Corinthians 12:7-10 I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time He said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
I am OK with the Life God has given me.
I have what He wants me to have, at this time.
I am who He wants me to be, at this time.
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All scripture is from the NLT unless otherwise noted