My Daily Devotional

Live a Worry Free Life

“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”
Philippians 4:11

Most people in today’s society are not content with anything, as our wants and desires get the best of us. We want the bigger house, the bigger car and every new convenience that we see and can afford. We want and desire all the comforts and conveniences that life can bring us, but after acquiring all of these luxuries we are still not content. When we look at the life of the disciples, we can see that they were content wherever they were, even though they were often in dire straights, either in prison or being humiliated and hunted by unbelievers. Jesus tells us that we should be content and not worry about our lives, and that he will supply all our needs. Philippians 4:19 “But my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” But worry is one of the more common illnesses that we all face, as worry causes depression and mental illness, and destroys many lives as people let worry get the best of them. The disciples were contented because they believed in Jesus, and saw His mighty power, at work all around them, and were not afraid, as their faith was enough to provide them contentment. God tells us throughout the Bible that we need to have faith and trust in God, and that He will sustain us, provide for us, and protect us, even in today’s world. God’s plan for our lives is not one of worry, but is one of joy, happiness and contentment. As Christian’s we can obtain this worry free life and be contented, by committing our life to Christ, and having faith and trust in Him in all things. By making Christ first in our lives, we can live each day knowing that He will be there to guide us through life’s storms, and let us be content whatever our circumstances, just as He did His disciples.

(Many of my readers have asked if my Daily Devotionals have been published and if they could purchase them. The Devotionals I am posting are from My Daily Devotional Volume III which was published in 2009 and can be purchased at amazon.com or from me at robbrock@comcast.net)