“We can shoot rockets into space, but we can’t cure discontentment.” —Author, John Steinbeck

¹¹ Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. ¹² I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. ¹³ For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:11-13

⁶ But godliness with contentment is great gain. ⁷ For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. ⁸ But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that… ¹² Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called…
1 Timothy 6:6-8,12

Fight the Good Fight of Faith

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13

• We fight each day to remember that Jesus is

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

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
Psalm 23:1

¹ O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water. ² I have seen you in your sanctuary and gazed upon your power and glory. ³ Your unfailing love is better than life itself; how I praise you! ⁴ I will praise you as long as I live, lifting up my hands to you in prayer. ⁵ You satisfy me more than the richest feast.
Psalm 63:1-5a

Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.”
John 6:35

I am chosen, loved, accepted, forgiven, and complete in Christ.

• We fight to cultivate a spirit of

and

Reveal Answer

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Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
Philippians 4:4

For the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual feast.
Proverbs 15:15

But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.
1 Timothy 6:8

• We fight by reacting to problems with confident

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⁵…The Lord is near. ⁶ Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:5b-7

“There is nothing too great for God’s power; and nothing too small for his fatherly care.” —Unknown

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:7

• We fight by

our mind on Godly things.

⁸ And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise… ⁹ Then the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:8,9

We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise.
2 Corinthians 10:12

“You can chase after everything you’ve ever wanted and get it all. It won’t be enough. At the end of the day, every day, you’ll still feel empty.” —Craig Groeschel, #Struggles: Following Jesus In A Selfie-Centered World

• We fight to live with the

in mind.

For we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world.
1 Timothy 6:7

¹⁶ Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. ¹⁷ For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. ¹⁸ So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18