Trust the Lord

Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have

Philippians 4:11 

The apostle Paul understood how to handle tough circumstances. Even while confined in a prison cell, he kept his eyes on Christ and trusted firmly in the Savior. Therefore, despite being in chains, he was able to celebrate the Lord’s work in his life (see Philippians 4:18)

Focusing on Christ is neither a natural reaction nor an easy one. Our instinct is to dwell on the situation at hand, searching for solutions or stewing over the pain and difficulty. As a result, troubles look insurmountable and overwhelm us with a sense of failure.

However, fear and defeat can’t live long in a heart that trusts the Lord. That doesn't mean you can forget about what you’re going through, but you can choose to dwell on His provision and care instead . . . Those who can lay claim to His divine promise will discover that GOD pushes back negative emotions. And in their place, hope, confidence, and contentment take up residence.

You aren’t going to be happy about a difficult situation, but you can be satisfied that GOD is in control!