Philippians 4:10-13 NIV [10] I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. [11] I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. [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. [13] I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Matthew 28:18-20 NIV [18] Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. [19] Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
James 1:17 NIV [17] Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
Psalms 95:1-2 NIV [1] Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. [2] Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
3. We learn contentment by following Paul’s example and by the teaching of the Holy Spirit
Philippians 4:9 NIV [9] Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
John 14:26 NIV [26] But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
Philippians 4:11-12 NIV [11] I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. [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.
2. being content in every circumstance does not mean we are happy with every circumstance
2 Timothy 4:9-12 NIV [9] Do your best to come to me quickly, [10] for Demas, because he loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica. Crescens has gone to Galatia, and Titus to Dalmatia. [11] Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry. [12] I sent Tychicus to Ephesus.
Matthew 6:25-34 NIV [25] “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? [26] Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? [27] Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? [28] “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. [29] Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. [30] If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? [31] So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ [32] For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. [33] But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. [34] Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Philippians 4:6-9 NIV [6] Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. [7] And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. [8] Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. [9] Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
I live in an awesome Leave it to Beaver neighborhood.
Our neighborhood is an awesome group of people who make it a priority to check in on each other and share things with each other.
The standard that God calls us to, is to love our neighbor as we love ourselves, and that is something that can be difficult. Thank God that following Jesus is a constant learning process. We will never be perfect until Christ makes it perfect.
The way I live is very weird according to the world today. I believe that I was created by God for a purpose. I believe that The Bible is the Word of God
Simply calling someone an inspiration may seem like a compliment, but it is important for people to understand that if you see someone who is simply using equipment to maneuver in their daily lives, you should not call them an inspiration simply because they exist.
If you want to genuinely call someone an inspiration, be willing to start a conversation and ask them what they do and if it truly inspires you then your next step in the relationship would be becoming an ally by supporting their work. People who live in the disability community are not people who need to be pitied or told sorry for what happened to you we are people just like anyone else who need people to support our work by sharing what we do and really seen us as people.
Okay, let’s get this over with, Yes I was born green! No, I’m not Seasick No I didn’t eat Grass as a child Happy #internationalcerebralpalsyday October 6th is a day of pride, celebration, and advocacy for those of us who have CP. Growing up having CP was difficult at times because of all the medical drama that comes along with it. It’s taken me half my life to discover the joy of being part of this awesome community. I don’t want to ever go back to being alone. If I could tell my younger self a few things I would say: 1. You’re not weird 2. When you get older you’ll reach the point when you’re comfortable in your body and your equipment will bring you independence 3. You’ll find a community that becomes an instant family. As a community, we have a long way to go to gain proper respect and representation but we are on our way. The children in our community need to see adults that look like them so that they can see what is possible and what could look like. Super cool, because it’s done on wheels! This real-life green girl is loving her life.
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