Whatever the circumstances

21 days. That’s all. 21 days until I leave for launch.

I have so many emotions at once, it’s honestly overwhelming. My emotions bounce from eagerly awaiting, terrified, nervous, excited beyond belief and sad to leave the life I know behind. I feel them all deeply and quickly all at once. I haven’t even said goodbye to people yet, and I already miss them.

In a previous blog post I mentioned how much I love Paul. He was someone who hated The Gospel, who then changed completely because of Jesus, and preached The Gospel despite what others would think. How brave and courageous; I want to be like that. In the book of Philippians, Paul was in prison. He was alone, probably scared and sad and in chains. Paul may be in chains, but The Gospel isn’t. How did he continue to preach despite his situation? How was he not in complete despair and feel like giving up? Simple. He was content, whatever the circumstances.

“For I have learned to be content in whatever the circumstances. 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. I can do all this through Him who gives me strength.”-Philippians 4:11-13

Paul had Jesus. Jesus was there in the prison cell. He was there sitting next to Paul as he sat on the ground. Jesus was there, and He is here now. He is right next to you. He is cheering you on and rooting for you, always. Paul was content in his situation, because He had Jesus. How powerful and inspiring. Whatever the circumstances, we can be content, just like Paul. 

Being homeless and jobless is my current situation before moving overseas. It’s both freeing and terrifying to rely on others for help. But I have learned over the past few weeks to be content, whatever the circumstances. I have had a roof over my head, provided by friends and family. And I have had food in my belly always. How grateful I am to so many people, who have shown me unconditional love.

In all situations, I have Christ, and that is more than enough.