Do you know what I think of as one of the biggest opposites of “content”?⁣

Stressed. ⁣

Do you know anyone who could rewrite this scripture with the opposite?

“I am able to be stressed, in all circumstances!” ⁣

… Are you that person? 

“Stress” has become quite the badge of honor.

Everyone has a lot of things going on.

All the time.

It’s pretty much how life goes. ⁣

But it’s often assumed that just because you have a lot going on, you must feel stressed about it. ⁣

BUSY does not have to equal STRESSED.

Paul teaches that he has learned that he can feel CONTENT in all states and circumstances.

And if anyone has the street cred to talk about a wide range in life circumstances, it’s Paul.

Seriously. ⁣

“I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” (Philippians 4:11)

What if we could truly feel CONTENT in all circumstances in our lives too?⁣

No matter how many things we have going on, I have learned personally that “feeling stressed” is a choice.

And honestly… I feel like I’ve earned some street cred to be able to say that, too.

Being busy with good things can actually be so so so fulfilling.

I’ve tried to just stop saying “I’m stressed”.

My life is filled with so many things.

But I truly feel CONTENT in my life. ⁣ ⁣

What a blessing it is that we don’t have to feel stressed or overwhelmed based off of our circumstances. ⁣

We can choose to build a life centered around the peace found in Christ. ⁣

So that we, like Paul, can feel content in every state.

Happy Studying!

-Cali Black

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