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. ~ Philippians 4:12–13

We need God, and God gives what we need. Have you ever stopped to think about how comforting this actually is? We can sit back and take a deep, relieving breath, because God’s got it—he is all we need, and he provides all we need.

In a culture of abundance, we get confused into thinking we don’t have needs or that we provide for ourselves. Taking some time to fast from something like food helps us remember that we depend on God for so much more than just forgiveness of sins.

God often sends vertical help through horizontal means. Put another way, He sends us what we need through the help of others. When we trust Him for what we need, we learn, as Paul did, the secret of true contentment He meets us in our needs and offers his presence to go with us through all the trials of life. Sit back, take that relieving breath, and be reminded of God’s provision as you dive into this Lent reflection!

Reflect

Think about a time when you’ve fasted from something (by choice or otherwise). Name a few things you realised you really are dependent on God for, and take some time today to praise him (again) for those things!

A simple prayer like this can be all we need to get started connecting with God in our Lent journeys. To follow more of our journey through Lent and check out our other Lent devotions click here!

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