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A Content and Secure Mindset Maintain Joy

One of the JOY stealers was worry. Worry is fear of the future and the ability of God to provide for us in all circumstances.  This had overtaken me and sent me into anxiety attacks.  I did not have a content and secure mindset, instead worried about everything in life.  Fear is a huge factor in our lives.

Most of us cannot fathom living without things combined with dire circumstances. Oh I don’t care to lose all the things in my life and live in abject poverty; however we are to be content regardless. Paul is such an incredible example as he was content being a prisoner in chains. I am sure he would have much preferred other circumstances. I am amazed at how he used his circumstances to further the kingdom of God.

 
Philippians 4: 6 encourages us to “not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  AND the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Can you see that we can present our requests to God, meanwhile as we do so we should have the mindset of secure peace and contentment?   

With our current American economy we have to re-evaluate what is important in life.  Many are living in fear of job loss or with a job loss already.  I understand the fear that sets in to provide even basics to live.  As with Paul, even in dire circumstances we can have the peace of God that transcends all understanding. 

This can be accomplished by right praying.  As above we are told to pray with thanksgiving when making our requests knowing God understands. This increases our faith giving us a content and secure mindset.