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Philippians 4:12 - I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.

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Whenever I sign my name for someone, I always add my own personal message in the form of putting "Matt 5:16" at the bottom right hand corner of my name. This is just my way of directing the person to Matthew 5:16 - my favorite verse.

But I think I'm going to start alternating now. Instead of always using Matt, I think I'm gonna start using Phil as well, and adding Philippians 4:12.

A lot of people use Philippians 4:13 as their "Favorite" verse, but it's sorta like John 3:16 - I sometimes feel bad for John 3:15 and John 3:17.

Same case here - I think Philippians 4:12 is just as good, or better, than the verse after it. Paul is making a big statement here. He's saying that he's found a secret of being content in any and every situation.

Oh really now? EVERY situation? Yep, every situation. But what amazes me most is that I can relate to Paul here. After finally letting this verse sink in a bit, I started to see MYSELF in Paul. I suddenly pictured Paul as a guy who said "I'm not particular", and that's like me. I see Paul as a guy who took it as it comes, and made best with what he had. Right here, people.

But Paul couldn't have been more right when he used the word "Secret" to describe the life outlook. Why? Because just like Paul, I have no idea how to tell you what to do in order to get this outlook on life. I really don't. I've tried it several times. I've started to explain it, but it just never worked. But I think Paul gave the best reason WHY we can look at life this way. Read verse 13.

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