The lesson of being content in every situation

We have been homeless since December 17, 2008. It has been a long hard road. We would have never made it if it wasn't for God. He's been with us every step of the way.
We've never had to sleep outside. He has always provided for us a place to sleep at night.
We've always been able to eat. It may not have been what we wanted but it was food.
At times, I would get down right in my flesh and mumer and complain.
I wouldnt want to talk to anyone. I would cry myself to sleep at times.
For the new year, I went to church and the man of God preached on New Years Resolutions. Here is what he talked about.

Phillipians 4:4
"Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say rejoice.
Be full of joy all of the time. He has filled you with the Holy Ghost. We have so much to rejoice for.
Phillipians 4:8
"Finally breathren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of a good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
In a nutshell, fill your mind on good things. Think on positive things all of the time.
Here is the biggest thing for me to learn;
Phillipians 4:11
"Not tht I speak in respect of want: For I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
I have to admit this one was hard. Everyday has been a struggle learning to be content no matter what. It has been a learning expierience for sure.
I believe if we could all get a grip on being content we would all be happier people.
On a better note, my husband started working Wed and by faith, we won't be homeless soon anymore.
In Jesus name!!

My Daddy

My father , Robert Eugene Dawson Sr. died when I was 15 years old. I often think about the things that he did. He was a man than believed in honesty and hard work. Keeping his word. I have very fond memories of him.
The thing I miss the most about him was that he was gone before i got to have a real relationship with him. As adults do. Talking with each as friends.
He taught me the 10 comandments. To be faithful to the house of God. Things that were for my own good.
It's like that with my father in Heaven. When I first started serving him, he dealt with me on many things. He corrected me when I needed it. Molding me in his image.
As I've grown up I've developed a relationship. A friendship. We talk and have sweet fellowship together. All of the things that I wish I had with my earthly father.
Thank You Jesus for being my daddy, my friend. I pray that people see you in me.