"I have learned the secret..." Philippians 4:11-13 I can keep a secret, but this one should definitely be shared with everyone. We are in the middle of financial woes in our country, and many folks are learning to tighten belts, do without, suffer through it. Paul was no stranger to living with plenty or poverty, and even worse, but he claims he could be content no matter what his circumstances were. I wonder how many of us could make that claim. Surely, we have much - anyone of us - to be thankful for. The fact that we're citizens of this country alone is cause for thanksgiving. But Paul's point here is that we don't have to produce contentment alone - there's a secret, a help, a rescue waiting for us: "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength!" Ph 4:11 Certainly an attitude of gratitude for what we do have is key. But sometimes we find ourselves in the depths of despair and finding gratitude doesn't seem to lift us. There is One who will, who gives us the strength to endure and even soar victoriously through our trouble. Paul knew to lean even more heavily when things got tough - he wasn't disappointed. He rejoiced!

• How are you coping with circumcstances today? Are you content or not?
• What can you find to be thankful about right now?
• In what area do you need Christ's strength?