Reflection
Tzu’s quote is so accurate.
Some of you may remember my story about a homeless man I helped while on vacation in Colorado several years ago.
His calm spirit amazed me, and when I asked him how he could be so peaceful while his world seemed in disarray, he asked me if he could look at my Bible. I handed him my Bible, and he began leafing through the pages and said, “Here it is.” Then he asked me, “Do you believe the Bible is the truth, and we should try our best to do what it says?” I responded, “Yes.”
Then he read the following to me; “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. For I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength.” (Philippians 4:11-13)
I needed that scripture read to me by a homeless person that day because the Good Lord knew my spirit was in turmoil over things I didn’t have–and worse yet–things that didn’t matter.
Note to self:
- Be content
- Rejoice
- Live in abundance no matter what you have or lack.
P.E.A.C.E.
Jay@EagleLaunch.com
