Learning the secret of being content in all...

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1still_waters

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12 I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need.13 I can do all things [i]through Him who strengthens me.
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Up and down.
Left and right.
High and low.
Rich and poor.

Life has an amazing buffet of experiences for us. Some of the experiences are good, some are not so good, and some are simply horrible.

Paul said he experienced both good and bad. He said he found the secret of how to face every circumstance.

That secret looks simple on paper.

He said he could do all things, "through Him who strengthens me"

This is more than a rote mantra or positive affirmation to quote when facing difficulty. It's more than simply shouting, "SERENITY NOW"...when obstacles come your way.

Rather you must realize that your "strength" is only found in Jesus. That means coming to Him in prayer. It's not just about saying the statement over and over, as you achieve some mind over matter mental elevation. Such an approach does injustice to Jesus, and puts more glory on your ability to quote some words.

Remember to go to Jesus, and find your strength in Him. That's your secret to facing any situation. He's your emotional, spiritual, and mental strength. Find your hope in Him.

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Rachel20

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I just want to say...



(Psalm 18:1)

I love you, O LORD, my strength.




 
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BananaPie

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Here's the thread I was looking for after reading most of the threads on today's CC Single Forum front page. Enjoy the Lord, for He is good. :)
 
zeroturbulence

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Remember that Jesus is the Word made flesh... turn to the Word and you will find rest and hope to hang onto in life..

Ask and you shall receive..
Knock and the door will be opened..
Lean not on your own understanding, but trust the Lord your God..
According to your faith, it will be done to you..
You will not fall, he will uphold you with his righteous hand..
In this world you will have trials, but I have overcome the world...
 
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Raine

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I've been struggling with this so much lately. Just feeling so much numbness and emptiness... But God is good. It's so hard to figure out the line between when I am trying to do everything myself and when I am going thru God's strength. This boundary is foggy for me, but I realize now that you can tell where you are at based on your weariness and on your response. Am I really resting in the Lord? Am I joyful in all circumstances? Am I focused on my desires instead of His?

Thank you for this beautiful reminder.
 
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Charcoal

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I was so about to post the Konami code... but this is too good a thread to befoul it like that.
Thank you, sir.
 
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