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Contentment is learned when Christ is enough.
📖 What Happens in This Chapter
Key verse: “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”
Christ guards the anxious heart. Christ strengthens the weary. Christ defines true contentment. Christ supplies every need.
Philippians ends with peace — not because life is stable — but because Christ is.
Philippians 4 — Rejoice in the Lord
📖 Song Lyrics
Therefore, my joy and crown so dear,
Stand firm in Christ, He’s always near.
Two sisters striving, hearts at odds —
Be reconciled before your God.
Rejoice in Him — again I say,
Not just on bright and easy days.
Let gentleness be plainly seen,
The Lord is near — the Lord is King.
Chorus
Rejoice in the Lord always,
Let praise rise in every place.
Do not be anxious for tomorrow —
Lay it down in prayer and grace.
And the peace of God will guard
Your heart and mind in Christ.
A peace the world can’t understand,
Holding you through night.
Bring every burden, every fear,
With thanksgiving draw Him near.
Let petitions turn to trust,
Place your worries in His hands.
Whatever’s true and pure and right,
Whatever shines in holy light —
Fix your thoughts on things above,
Let your mind be trained in love.
Verse
What you have seen and heard and known,
Practice this and stand full-grown.
The God of peace will walk with you,
His presence faithful, strong, and true.
I’ve learned the secret through the years,
In plenty’s feast and hunger’s tears.
Abased or full, I still remain
Content in loss, content in gain.
For I can do all things through Christ,
Who gives me strength in every fight.
Not self-made power, not prideful claim —
But anchored in His steady name.
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You gave when others turned away,
Shared in my need, chose generous way.
Not that I seek the gift you send —
But fruit that to your account ascends.
A fragrant offering, pleasing flame,
Your sacrifice honors His name.
And my God will supply in full
Every need — abundant, sure.
Final Chorus
Rejoice in the Lord always,
Through every trial, every phase.
Content in Christ, secure, sustained —
In want or wealth the same.
To our God be glory still,
From age to age by sovereign will.
Peace and grace to all who stand —
Kept by His victorious hand.
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