Whatever the Circumstances

I’m Joni Eareckson Tada and oh, there was a time when I was anything but satisfied in Christ. After I got out of the hospital and was sent home in my wheelchair, I felt so confined and trapped. But my confinement forced me to open my Bible and take a long, hard look at the apostle Paul, who had seen the inside of more than one small room from which there was no escape. In Philippians chapter 4, Paul says that he has “learned to be content whatever the circumstance…” I tell you, I learned and I am still learning the secret of being content.

When you believe that Jesus Christ and his strength can see you through the worst of times, contentment shows itself in that sedate, peaceful spirit. It comes from many small and great acceptances in life. One day at a time with Christ is the key to contentment. I’ve learned that from a wheelchair. And you can learn it from wherever you are as well.