2. Philippians 4:11-13 “I have learned to be content 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 these things through Christ who gives me strength.”

3. Philippians 4:11-13 “I have learned to be content 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 these things through Christ who gives me strength.” Even though believers and unbelievers go through the same messes in life… Christ-followers have a SECRET that gives them strength in the midst of messiness.

4. Philippians 4:11-13 “I have learned to be content 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 these things through Christ who gives me strength.” Even though believers and unbelievers go through the same messes in life… Christ-followers have a SECRET that gives them strength in the midst of messiness. THE SECRET IS JESUS

5. Philippians 4:11-13 “I have learned to be content 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 these things through Christ who gives me strength.” How does the Messiah Strengthen me in my Mess? THE SECRET IS JESUS

6. Philippians 4:11-13 “I have learned to be content 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 these things through Christ who gives me strength.” How does the Messiah Strengthen me in my Mess? Jesus strengthens me through: HIS indwelling Holy Spirit MY Christ-centered beliefs THE SECRET IS JESUS

7. Philippians 4:11-13 “I have learned to be content 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 these things through Christ who gives me strength.” How does the Messiah Strengthen me in my Mess? Jesus strengthens me through: HIS indwelling Holy Spirit MY Christ-centered beliefs Ephesians 3:16-17 “I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His SPIRIT in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through FAITH.” THE SECRET IS JESUS

8. Philippians 4:11-13 “I have learned to be content 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 these things through Christ who gives me strength.” How does the Messiah Strengthen me in my Mess? Jesus strengthens me through: HIS indwelling Holy Spirit MY Christ-centered beliefs The Messiah Strengthens me in My Mess through my Christ-centered BELIEFS that : God is Good God Loves me and has Good Plans for me God Works His Good Plan through His Personal Involvement in the Details of my life THE SECRET IS JESUS

9. Philippians 4:11-13 “I have learned to be content 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 these things through Christ who gives me strength.” How does the Messiah Strengthen me in my Mess? Jesus strengthens me through: HIS indwelling Holy Spirit MY Christ-centered beliefs The Messiah Strengthens me in My Mess through my Christ-centered BELIEFS that : God is Good God Loves me and has Good Plans for me God Works His Good Plan through His Personal Involvement in the Details of my life THE SECRET IS JESUS A + B = C

10. Philippians 4:11-13 “I have learned to be content 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 these things through Christ who gives me strength.” How does the Messiah Strengthen me in my Mess? Jesus strengthens me through: HIS indwelling Holy Spirit MY Christ-centered beliefs The Messiah Strengthens me in My Mess through my Christ-centered BELIEFS that : God is Good God Loves me and has Good Plans for me God Works His Good Plan through His Personal Involvement in the Details of my life THE SECRET IS JESUS Antecedent + B = Consequence

11. Philippians 4:11-13 “I have learned to be content 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 these things through Christ who gives me strength.” How does the Messiah Strengthen me in my Mess? Jesus strengthens me through: HIS indwelling Holy Spirit MY Christ-centered beliefs The Messiah Strengthens me in My Mess through my Christ-centered BELIEFS that : God is Good God Loves me and has Good Plans for me God Works His Good Plan through His Personal Involvement in the Details of my life THE SECRET IS JESUS Antecedent + BELIEF = Consequence