“I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” — Philippians 4:11 NIV

Life is a series of ups and downs, good times and bad times, successes and losses. It’s easy to be in the center of success when we’re celebrating and life is good. However, it’s not so easy coping with losses and difficulties, so how do you deal with those down times? The answer is not to run from it or hide from it or pretend that when we wake up the nightmare will pass.

Surviving bad circumstances starts with reminding yourself that nothing lasts forever except the support and strength of the Lord. Contentment in both up and down times is possible when you’re trusting in God’s presence.