10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly because once again you renewed your care for me. You were, in fact, concerned about me but lacked the opportunity to show it. 11 I don’t say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I find myself. 12 know how to make do with little, and I know how to make do with a lot. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being content—whether well fed or hungry, whether in abundance or in need. 13 I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me. 14 Still, you did well by partnering with me in my hardship.

Christian Standard Bible (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2020), Php 4:10–14

    We all desire to be content in life, but many times find ourselves grumbling and envying others lives; “the grass is always greener” syndrome. We struggle to find real satisfaction in our day-to-day lives. The world puts forth many ideas; more money, bigger house, newer tech, etc. We can spend a lot of energy chasing things that simply will not bring contentment.

    The secret of true contentment is trusting and relying on the Lord God, finding strength in Him for all things. Note the first and last verse in the above passage: Many times God uses His people to walk beside us; helping, encouraging, and strengthening us.