Week 27 GraceMen Update

This Week:
1. Prayer
2. Meditation
3. Quote
4. Events
5. Book Recommendation
6. New Blog Articles

Grace and Peace to you Brothers

As we step into Week 27 and reflect on the theme of contentment, let’s remember that true satisfaction isn’t found in our circumstances, but in our connection with God. Paul’s words in Philippians 4:11-13 remind us that contentment is learned and cultivated—often amid life’s challenges. I encourage each of you to take time this week to pause, pray, and meditate. Through prayer, we open our hearts to God’s peace; through meditation, we realign our focus on what truly matters. Let’s seek contentment not in what we have, but in who we are in Christ, trusting that He will give us the strength to navigate every season of life.

Prayer: 

God, teach me to be content in all circumstances. (Philippians 4:11-13)

Meditation: 

Consider how contentment relates to biblical masculinity and strength.

Quote:

“Contentment is the secret of inward peace. It remembers the stark truth that we brought nothing into the world and we can take nothing out of it. Life, in fact, is a pilgrimage from one moment of nakedness to another. So we should travel light and live simply.”  John Stott

“Real contentment is only possible by being much in the presence of the Lord Jesus. It is only by cultivating intimacy with that One who was never discontent, that we shall be delivered from the sin of complaining.”   A.W. Pink

Events:

Tuesday - July 1, 2025

Morning Bible Study - 6am - 7:15am

• At the Church in the Tower Room 
• Facilitator:  Steve Lipinski

Wednesday - July 2, 2025

• Summer Classes Begin
• Dinner starts at 6pm
• Classes are from 7pm - 8:30pm

Thursday - July 3, 2025

Evening Bible Study - 8pm

• At the Church in the Tower Room

Book Recommendation:

The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment (in Modern English) by Jeremiah Burroughs

If you’re searching for a book that will transform your perspective on life’s trials and teach you the secret of true peace, look no further than The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs. This classic Puritan work is a masterful exploration of contentment—not as a passive resignation, but as a vibrant, inward grace that flourishes in every circumstance.

Burroughs argues that contentment is not found in changing our external conditions, but in aligning our hearts with God’s wise and loving providence. Through rich biblical teaching and practical wisdom, he reveals how true contentment is a rare treasure, cultivated by trusting God, submitting to His will, and learning to see trials as opportunities for spiritual growth. The book is both convicting and uplifting, challenging readers to let go of complaining and embrace a quiet, trusting spirit that glorifies God in all things.

Whether you are facing hardship, uncertainty, or simply the everyday frustrations of life, The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment offers timeless guidance for finding rest, joy, and satisfaction in Christ—no matter what comes your way. It’s a book that will not only encourage your soul but also equip you for a life marked by deeper faith and gratitude.

New Blog Articles:

Act Like Men: Courage and Maturity In Christ

How to Break Free from Self-Worship

Purity In the Reformed Tradition

In His Service,
GraceMen