“having all that you need”
God ensures that I have all I need. But it’s really hard to differentiate between needs and wants, isn’t it? I find myself complaining when my garage door opener doesn’t work, or when I loose my automatic car door opener. In fact for over a year now, I have had to actually put a key into the car door key hole, turn it, and open my doors manually. Poor me.
What is really want is to be so grateful for all that I have that I consider all my needs and wants met. I want freedom from my “felt needs”. Do you? Paul seems to have achieved this kind of contentment;
“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 4:12 (NIV)
Not only that, he appears to be all the more empowered for it.
I can do everything through him who gives me strength” Philippians 4:13 (NIV)
Following is a wonderful and freeing verse. It’s worth memorizing and daring to risk believing.
“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus”.
Philippians 4:12-19 (NIV)
Good thoughts.
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