I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 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... Paul's Letter to the Philippians - Page 426by Gordon D. Fee - 1995 - 497 pagesLimited preview - About this book
| Daryl E. Quick - Religion - 2009 - 184 pages
...amidst the storms." The apostle Paul said, "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it...secret of being content in any and every situation" (Philippians 4:11-12). Learning to turn ourselves over to God is a reflection of our needs, our imperfections... | |
| Dallas Willard - Religion - 2009 - 292 pages
...meaning. In the previous verses he said: "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it...secret of being content in any and every situation." Thus, when he adds that Christ gives him strength for everything, he is also saying that Christ enables... | |
| Bruce Wilkinson, Walk Thru the Bible - Family & Relationships - 1991 - 276 pages
...possessions. Like the apostle Paul, they knew the secret of contentment. While in prison, Paul wrote: I have learned the secret of being content in any...situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want (Philippians 4:12). Prison is never a pleasant place. And though Paul did not always... | |
| Kelly S. O'Donnell - Religion - 1992 - 380 pages
...hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ...I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it...situation whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.. ..And my God will meet all... | |
| Peter Jordan - Religion - 1992 - 164 pages
...ministry, had this to say on the subject: "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it...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: 1 1- 13).... | |
| Joni Eareckson Tada - Religion - 1993 - 424 pages
...your friends have a chance to get a head start on God's eternal plan. The ^ecret of Contentment "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it...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... | |
| Tom Scotland, Laurel Scotland - Biography & Autobiography - 1993 - 320 pages
...wanted to fight God. Those verses from the Bible challenged me greatly; 7 know what it is to be in need, I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the...secret of being content in any and every situation. ' i In the days ahead, much would hinge on how well I learned to be content and restful with little... | |
| Lillian V. Grissen - Biography & Autobiography - 1993 - 258 pages
...Christ hems me in, behind and before, and keeps his hand upon me (139:5-6). I now can say with Paul, "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty" (Phil. 4:12). Mental health? Yes. Emotional health? Yes. Spiritual health? Yes. God used my deep depression... | |
| David Hansen - Religion - 2010 - 184 pages
...issue from his prison cell. He writes: "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it...situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength" (Phil 4: 11- 13). The pastor's... | |
| John Calvin, Jean Calvin - Religion - 1994 - 478 pages
...temperance if we are sparing and moderate in the midst of plenty. In the same way Paul could say, "I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty" (Philippians 4:12). 11. This, the first of his miraculous signs. The meaning is that this was Christ's... | |
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