I had never seen this poem in its entirety until this weekend. It was recited by memory by one of the attendees at a conference. All this time I had assumed this poem spoke of wisdom and the peace in knowing what should concern me and what should not. When anxiety would overshadow me, well-meaning friends would recite the first two verses to remind me about the things I could not change so stop worrying. There is a nod to serenity and wisdom in the poem but most importantly, it’s about contentment. Philippians 4:11-13 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13 I can do all things through Christ [ a ] who strengthens me. Live one day at a time, one moment at a time and accept what life brings. To do this, we must entrust all things to God. H
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