EMPOWERED Joy: The strength to trust God no matter what

Psalm 28:7 | The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.

Philippians 4:10-13 | How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.

• What does it mean to be content?

• What do you need to be content?

• What secret did Paul learn?

• How is being content (or satisfied) connected to joy?

• How can being content help when we face a hard time are something doesn’t go our way?