Be Alright – The Secret of Contentment – Phil. 4:11-13

 

This is Namma for Christ with the one hundred ninety-second inspirational message dated Sunday, July 4th, 2021. The title of this message is “Be Alright – The Secret of Contentment – Phil. 4:11-13”.

The first two words of this message’s title are also the words of the name of the below inspirational song/video, “Be Alright” (with lyrics) as sung by “Evan Craft, Redimi2 and Danny Gokey”.  The below passage of scripture (that accompanies this message) is from the New Testament book of Philippians - the eleventh through the thirteenth verses of the fourth chapter:

Philippians 4:11-13

New King James Version (NKJV)

 

¹¹ Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: ¹² I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. ¹³ I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

 

Please see the below verses (Philippians 4:4-13) of the full message text -

 

⁴ Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!

⁵ Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

⁶ Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; ⁷ and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

⁸ Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. ⁹ The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you.

¹⁰ But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. ¹¹ Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: ¹² I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. ¹³ I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

 

The title of this message also includes the words – “The Secret of Contentment” – which is the “title” of the Charles Stanley “In Touch” Daily Devotional for (6/28/21) – which I have included below:

 

The Secret of Contentment

Philippians 4:4-13

By Charles Stanley

 

       Does it surprise you that Paul wrote today’s passage when he was in prison? He didn’t know what his future held – whether he’d be freed or punished or killed – but he had learned to be content in all circumstances, good or bad. How many of us can make that claim?

       It’s not uncommon to feel discontentment when we cannot control our situation. And as long as our satisfaction depends on whether certain things work out, circumstances will continue to steal our peace. Paul was not saying that we’ll never experience anxiety or frustration again; rather, what matters is how we respond when those feelings grip us.

       This is something Paul had to learn. He endured tremendous suffering, from shipwrecks and hunger to unjust imprisonment and beatings (2nd Cor. 11:24-30). He knew as well as anyone that situations can be painful and seemingly hopeless. But he finally discovered that true contentment came from Jesus, not the situation he found himself in.

       How do you respond when circumstances are out of your control? Paul chose to give his anxieties to Jesus in exchange for peace that “surpasses all comprehension” (Phil. 4:7). That same peace is available to you and me.

 

      

By Charles Stanley

 

I pray that you have enjoyed the above message and I pray that you will enjoy the accompanied song.

 

Please enjoy the below inspirational song/video, “Be Alright” (with lyrics) as sung by “Evan Craft, Redimi2 and Danny Gokey” – performed with power and anointing.

 

(I do not own the rights to this song).

 

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BE BLESSED!