• From these verses, what is the secret of contentment?

• Verse 13 is frequently quoted as a battle cry that we can do all things!  The context of this verse however, is all about contentment with how things already are.  How does this influence how you interpret verse 13?

• Review Phil 4:6-7 and combine it with verse 13.  With these verses in mind, pray to God for all and whatever concerns you.

10 How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. 11 Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. 12 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. 13 For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. 14 Even so, you have done well to share with me in my present difficulty.