Attitude is important
We are prone to major on what is external. When we measure success, we measure education, money and position. When we describe suffering, we focus on adverse circumstances or failed undertaking. But one thing we usually forget is God is in full control and a Christian with good attitude will be able to do well in both prosperity and adversity. In the words of Paul , I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me. This is not a promise that simply by believing in Christ, you can become an NBA player or that you will pass the exam without studying. It is a promise that through Christ you can survive (and thrive) in both prosperity ("full") and adversity ("empty"). When we are prosperous, do we have the humility to enjoy it without taking credit from God? Can we enjoy prosperity without falling into the thinking, "I am a self -made man ?" When we are in adversity, can we accept it with joy and say with Paul, "Therefore I am well content ...