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Phil 4 :10 - 19

Phil 4 :10 - 19. Tree of Contentment. Contentment is a state of satisfaction that is anchored in our confidence in God and results in a joyful celebration of life. . Soil and Nutrients. Soil > v 19 God will Supply > BSS

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Phil 4 :10 - 19

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  1. Phil 4 :10 - 19 Tree of Contentment

  2. Contentment is a state of satisfaction that is anchored in our confidence in God and results in a joyful celebration of life. 

  3. Soil and Nutrients • Soil > v 19 God will Supply > BSS • 2 :13 For it is God which works in me both to will and to do of his good pleasure. • Nutrients : Jesus • 1:8 I long after > bowels of Jesus Christ • 1:21 For to me to live is Christ,> die is gain. • 4:13 I can do all things > Christ which strengthens me

  4. Growing in Contentment • Php 4:11 I've learned by now to be quite content whatever my circumstances. • I've found the recipe for being happy whether full or hungry, hands full or hands empty. • Does not mean to be slap/unmotivated and unfocussed • Interact with Attitude

  5. Contentment Comes from Learning to Appreciate What you Have in Christ • The Grace of God> we know that we are getting better than we deserve • The Providence of God>God is in charge >He is overseeing the events of our life and using them to deepen and develop us. • The Promises of God > • there is a place in Heaven for us . • He will never leave us or forsake us ..

  6. Promises cont. • He will provide for our needs . • He will guide us into the truth. • He will do in our life exceeding abundantly beyond all we ask or imagine

  7. How to grow Content[ment] • Be completely present in the present. Discontent comes from focusing on what might have been or on what could be • Understand that material things are given as tools and not as an end in themselves.

  8. . How to Grow cont • Grow to love Christ more completely. Too many people believe that happiness, fulfillment, and satisfaction is found in power, possessions, promotions and pleasure

  9. Fruit • :10 I can give and Receive • : 6 Peace of God, • Pure hearts and minds • : 8 Truth / Honesty / Justice, • Purity / Beauty will fill your MIND

  10. I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me, because God shall supply all my needs according to his riches if I am content with His will for my life

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