“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like she...

We should see people through God’s eyes instead of making assumptions based on appearances,...

“All the days of the afflicted are evil, but the cheerful of heart has a continual feast.” Proverbs 1...

Wherever we are and whatever we face, with God’s help we can choose to have a cheerful hear...

“For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and ca...

In the upside-down kingdom of God, we can be content through weakness, even finding strengt...

“But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot t...

Remembering that blessings (like health, wealth, and freedom) are not guaranteed helps us t...

“Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned, in whatever situation I am, to be conte...

Focusing on what we have, not what we lack, allows us to practice contentment. 


“Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for ...


 Closeness to God allows us to find joy in trials. 

"Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall aga...

Even in the face of tremendous loss, pain, and challenge, we cannot fail when we place our ...

"I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." Philippians 3:1...

Press on and never give up on the goal of remaining faithful to God's calling. 

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every wei...

Don't give up when following Jesus becomes difficult. Instead, let go of anything holding y...