Sometimes You Just Got to Relax

Brauner Backyard

When I took this picture the temperature was in the twenties and I was laying in the snow. You'll notice that what looks like dandruff on the gnomes green coat is actually snow. And yes, he's chillin'.

I envy this gnome.  No matter what life brings his way he never changes his relaxed attitude. He's relaxed when the temperature reaches the 90's and when it dips to the teens. He's relaxed when the dog is playing catch and threatens to knock him over.  

"I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength." Philippians 4:12-13 New Living Translation

Paul's life was no piece of cake (sorry for the old cliche) and neither is ours. There are times that life is going great and we're wondering how things could get any better. There are other times that we deal with struggles that in our wildest imaginations we never thought we would face.  

Paul found his strength in Christ. Notice that he speaks of Christ in the present tense. The one who had given his life for Paul is also the one who walks with him in the present. The same is true for you and me.

Knowing this fact allows us to relax no matter what we're facing.

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