http://www.secondbaytown.org/learning-contentment/ Labor Day 2010 was not a typical day around the Clements household. No one had to be anywhere, no formal plans were made, and the general idea of the day was relaxation and rest. Early afternoon I walked into the bedroom to find Susan sitting in a chair watching a movie, with Kirstin out cold in her arms. Susan said that our little one had simply walked in, climbed into her arms and went to sleep. And the look on Kirstin’s face, as I saw it, was one of contentment. As I walked out of the room I thought to myself... “What a great place to be, resting in the arms of someone that loves you unconditionally, provides for you sacrificially, and wants the best for you.”And that, my friends, is exactly the place I long to be on a daily basis in my life.Lately, I have really been chewing on the Apostle Paul’s words when he wrote... Philippians 4:11b (NIV) “... I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” Paul went on to say...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.” So, what’s the secret? If only Paul had told us the secret.  Well...actually, he does.  Let me share verse 13 with you...Philippians 4:13 (NIV) “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”Contentment is available to everyone who puts their trust in the power of Christ.  After all, He is the one who loves us unconditionally, provides for us sacrificially, and wants the best for us. I want to make it my daily goal to climb into the arms of Christ and be content! You want to join me? Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:20:49 GMT en-us Copyright 2010 Second Baptist Baytown