Encouragement: Contentment & Happiness

"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. I can do everything through him who gives me strength. "
Philippians 4: 12- 13

Everyone,

The above verse comes from today's sermon at the church we attended. I found it particularly helpful considering my recent move to Virginia and the current economic crisis. You may remember is that the is and important to be reminded about where true contentment lies. For many, this inner peace is connected to a job, a relationship or something else.

But in times like these, we are forced with difficult questions or situations that test the foundation of such contentment.

That being said, where is your true contentment?

Mine centers around the peace I have in Jesus Christ. I will admit I don't always live in it; I'm human and as humans we can to want to take control of the situation. But, the inner peace is something for me to come back to.

Encouragement: Happiness

Everyone,

Before I reveal how the topic of happiness relates to life, I would like to congratulate to new couples and that have decided to declare their love and get married. Congratulations. You know who you are. I was ecstatic when I got the announcements in the mail. Thanks for thinking of me in that way. You are both wonderful friends.

Back to business, when I say happiness what does it make you think of? A job? A relationship? Monetary wealth? To different people, happiness can mean two different things. I was struck with this idea while reading another person's blog. In many ways, I was shocked by her views of happiness because they were so similar to mine. It reminds me that I am not alone in my struggles. Eventually, she learned like I did that the silence, although annoying sometimes, can bring a time of reflection

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