The Secret of Being Content

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 4:12 

In every situation, I am learning to be content.

Paul is a good example of contentment.

He learned the secret of being content in all situations.

Even when he was hungry or in want, he was content.

Help me to be the same.

Today is the last day of April this year.

Thank you, Lord, for another month.

Whatever Is True and Noble

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. — Philippians 4:8 

Think on things that are excellent.

Concentrate on things that are praiseworthy.

Whatever is true and noble, think on these things.

Whatever is admirable and lovely, think on these things.

The wonderful things God has given us.

God of Peace

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. — Philippians 4:9 

God helps us to put His Word into practice.

The God of peace will be with us.

God wants us to put His teachings into our hearts.

And then to practice them so we can be instruments of His.

And the God of peace will be with us.

Rejoice in the Lord

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. — Philippians 4:4-5

We rejoice in God's presence.

And ask Him to give us gentleness.

And to give us patience.

So that we can be a light in the darkness of our cruel world,

And an example to others.

The Son of Man Came to Save Us

For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. — Luke 19:10

Jesus came to save us.

He came to search us out and find us.

He is called Son of Man, Counselor, Redeemer, Savior.

And He loves us as His children.

He came to seek and save the lost.

You Were Redeemed from the Empty Way of Life

For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. — 1 Peter 1:18-19

We were not bought with silver or gold.

Rather, God purchased us with the blood of His Son, Jesus.

He redeemed me from my empty way of life.

I had no way to purchase my salvation.

My sin was handed down to me from my ancestors.

Jesus served as the lamb without blemish or defect.

He was the perfect sacrifice for me.

Not perishable things, but with His precious blood.

Let Your Gentleness Be Evident

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. — Philippians 4:4-5 

Rejoice in the Lord!

Help me to be gentle to all.

God the Lord is near.

I rejoice in Him.

His love endures forever.

Here's our family on Easter.

Cameron took this photo so he's not in it.

Rudy joined us after dinner for desert.

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