We talked Sunday about how contentment is a learned attitude (Philippians 4:11-13). Three ways that we can start this learning process are:

1. Accepting that God owns everything.
2. Accepting that God is in control of everything.
3. Accepting that God will provide for all our needs.

I encourage you to begin each of the next 30 days with this prayer, as provided so eloquently by King David. Copy this and print it. Put it somewhere where you will see it throughout the day.

Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O LORD, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things. Riches and honor come from you alone, for you rule over everything. Power and might are in your hand, and it is at your discretion that people are made great and given strength. (1 Chronicles 29:11-12)

Over time, as you pray this prayer, please leave any testimonies here in the comments section. This is a powerful prayer and I know it will help you develop a mindset of contentment like Paul talked about.

Last night I attended the first service of a new church being planted in Papillion, NE called “The River”. Their kick-off event was centered around an art show and 9/11 Memorial service. They had 10th Hour Calling as the worship band and used video’s and interviews to remember the events of 9/11. It was a real nice service. After the service, I talked to Pastor Dan Courtney and he reported that there were about 140 adults there - 170 total when you include the kids. That is an awesome showing!

Next week, Dan is begininning a new sermon series entitled, “Will the real Jesus please stand up?” 10th Hour Calling will be there again and will have more of a concert following the service.

If you are looking for a different kind of church - a church for tHIS generation - then check out the River at the Rock, 225 S. Washington, Papillion NE. For information call Pastor’s Dan Courtney or Dietrich Winter at 402-408-6438. You can visit their website at http://www.riverfromtherock.com