October 26th & 30th, 2022
Enough
The Secret of Contentment
Enough: in or to a degree or quantity that satisfies or that is sufficient or necessary for satisfaction
4 areas where enough isn’t often enough:
1) PLACE
2) PROFESSION
3) POSSESSION
4) PEOPLE
ENOUGH IS NOT FOUND IN WHERE I AM, WHAT I DO, WHAT I HAVE, or WHO IS IN MY LIFE!!!
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 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.
—Philippians 4:11-12 (NIV)
But godliness with contentment is great gain.For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
—1 Timothy 6:6-11 (NIV)
What I want
Not that I speak in respect of want…
—Philippians 4:11a (ASV)
The secret to contentment is not getting what you want but wanting what you have!
What I need
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 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.
—Philippians 4:11-12 (NIV)
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
—Philippians 4:13 (NIV)
The secret to contentment means knowing my greatest need is Jesus.
What I have
For even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than once when I was in need. Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account. I have received full payment and have more than enough. I am amply supplied …
—Philippians 4:16-18 (NIV)
The secret to contentment means determining when enough is enough.
What I give
…the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God. And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
—Philippians 4:18b-19 (NIV)
Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.
—1 Timothy 6:17-19 (NIV)
The secret to contentment is giving and not receiving.
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Next Steps:
1. Today, I decide to follow Jesus for the first time.
2. I will read and meditate on Psalm 23 this week.
3. I will be practical in contentment and not buy any food this week. #itsfreezerweek
4. I will fight for others, sign me up for the ROCKERS program. (65+)