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Send me a textContentment doesn’t come from perfect circumstances; it’s learned by trusting God in every situation. In this episode, discover how gratitude can transform even life’s hardest places.Do you find yourself waiting for life to get better before you can feel content?The truth is, peace and gratitude don’t come from what you have or don’t have. They come from trusting God right where you are.In today’s devotion, you’ll hear Corrie ten Boom’s story from a concentration camp, where even fleas became a surprising reminder of God’s mercy. Her testimony, along with Paul’s words in Philippians, shows us how contentment is something learned through practice, trust, and gratitude.Main Scripture:Philippians 4:11–12 – “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.”By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:Why contentment doesn’t depend on circumstancesHow gratitude shifts your perspective in hard placesA practical way to retrain your heart toward peaceToday’s Challenge:Write down three things you’re tempted to complain about, and next to each one, jot a reason to thank God even in that situation.Encouraged by today’s devotion?Share this episode with someone who feels stuck in discontentment. And if this podcast has blessed you, please follow and leave a review. It helps more people find encouragement.https://dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/63https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/reviews/new/Support the showIf this podcast encourages you, consider becoming a monthly supporter; your gift helps me keep sharing God’s Word and bringing these devotions to life each weekday. Become a supporter today. Connect with Bart Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dailydevotionsforbusylives Website: https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com Feeling spiritually drained? Start here. Download your free copy of my eBook Making Time for Jesus here.Mentioned in this episode:Subscribe to the NewsletterIf you’d like weekly encouragement delivered straight to your inbox, plus a free copy of my eBook Making Time for Jesus, sign up for the Daily Devotions for Busy Lives newsletter at https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/subscribe.
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