In Touch Devotional 1 November 2021 Dr Charles Stanley | Changing Our Focus
Welcome to November 1st, 2021 In Touch Daily Devotional (New Month) written by Dr Charles Stanley to inspire and bless you. May the Lord Almighty bless you as you study and pray. Kindly share with other people.
DR CHARLES STANLEY IN TOUCH DEVOTIONAL 1 NOVEMBER 2021
TOPIC: CHANGING OUR FOCUS
Like Paul in prison, we may go through very difficult times, but if our focus is on God, we will be content and even joyful.
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13
10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your[a] care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity.
11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:
12 I know how to [b]be abased, and I know how to [c]abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
13 I can do all things through [d]Christ who strengthens me.
In Touch Devotional 1 November 2021 Dr Charles Stanley | Monday
Even though Paul’s letter to the Philippians was written during a long and unjust imprisonment, it was filled with joy. The apostle never complained, blamed others, or felt sorry for himself—instead, he rejoiced in the midst of suffering because he knew and trusted God. By keeping his eyes fixed on the Lord instead of the problems, Paul was able to look beyond his chains to see how the situation was being used to teach him contentment.
I know it’s difficult to shift our focus in times of overwhelming difficulty and intense suffering. The pain screams for our attention, and the troubles bombard our mind and emotions with anxiety. But that’s when we most need to sit down with Scripture and pour out our heart to God. He invites us to cast all our concerns upon Him because He cares for us (1 Pet. 5:7).
Do you believe that God cares for you? Every trial you experience is an opportunity to believe what the Bible says about God and to look beyond your circumstances to His loving wisdom and good purpose. And the more you learn to know your heavenly Father, the more content you will be.
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