Philippians 4:12: Being Content

I have realized something important over this past week-I am content. I've gone through a season of not being content, and I did not enjoy it. I was not content with what God was doing or what He did; His plans weren't going the way I wanted. Sometimes things happen in our lives that we don't understand, and it's hard being content with that, but eventually God changes our hearts to be content. It's such a good feeling, praise God! Personally, I feel like this is a strange and surprising time for me to finally feel content. I am in the middle of a huge transition of leaving Northwestern and going to a new school, and it has been very difficult for me to accept and follow His calling at times, but God has changed my heart. In Philippians 4:12, it says:


"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".


It's important to look at the key word in the verse-every. Every situation, no matter where God is leading you or if you're at a high/low point in life, it's hard being content in every situation. I have been praying so hard for God to give me a sense of being content in life: why things have happened, where He has led me, why He has led me here, and trusting His plan for my life. It's such a great feeling! I can't even describe it. It's been such a struggle for me, and I feel like God has helped me overcome it. In the midst of this season in my life-completely leaving Northwestern and going where God is calling me to go, being content is so weird, but at the same time, it shows God's hand in everything. I'm not saying leaving Northwestern is all of a sudden easy, because it's definitely not, but I feel content about it. I encourage you, whatever you are going through, whether it's a season of difficulty, hardship, or confusion-pray. He will help you through it, you just need to trust His timing. I remember crying out to God, just asking Him to rid me of this feeling, and at many times, I never thought it would come, but I sometimes underestimate God and His glorious plan and timing. At this moment, I could not be happier in life; God has blessed me in so many ways, and I'm so excited to see how He is going to use me as I transition to MSUM. I may not understand everything going on right now, but I am content.


With Blessings,


               Heather