Charles Billingsley Devotional: The Gap Between More and Enough Never Closes

In this powerful episode of The Walk podcast, Worship Leader Magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Joshua Swanson, welcomes back the esteemed singer, pastor, and worship leader, Charles Billingsley. Join us as Charles shares a profound devotional on the topic of contentment, drawing from his personal struggles and biblical wisdom.

Charles opens up about the internal battles many face in today's comparison-driven society, reflecting on his own journey as an artist and pastor. He delves into Philippians 4, where the Apostle Paul teaches us about finding contentment in any circumstance. Through engaging stories and relatable examples, Charles illustrates the importance of embracing a state of mind rooted in gratitude, joy, and peace.

Listeners will be inspired by Charles' vivid analogy of life as a river, navigating past the obstacles of location, material possessions, and comparison. He emphasizes that true contentment is not found in where we are, what we have, or what we do, but in our relationship with Jesus Christ.

Tune in to discover the three tributaries that feed into the river of contentment: gratitude, joy, and peace. Learn how to cultivate these qualities in your own life to experience the deep, abiding contentment that only Christ can provide.

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Episode Highlights:

• Charles Billingsley on personal struggles with contentment
• Biblical foundation from Philippians 4
• The analogy of life as a river and navigating obstacles
• The three tributaries: gratitude, joy, and peace
• Practical steps to cultivate true contentment in Christ

Special Features:

• Partnership announcements with Planning Center and Praymusically.com
• A special audio clip of Charles Billingsley singing Puccini's Nessun Dorma

Join us on this journey towards discovering a holy contentment that transforms our hearts and lives.

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Who is Charles Billingsley?

With nearly thirty years of experience as a singer and entertainer, Charles Billingsley has performed in venues from Carnegie Hall to the Kennedy Center. His latest solo album, *The Shadow of Your Smile*, showcases beloved standards from Broadway, big band, smooth jazz, and the Great American Songbook. Produced by Tim Davis and Wayne Haun, the album features iconic songs like "It Had to Be You," "Danny Boy," "You'll Never Walk Alone," "America, the Beautiful (feat. Voctave)," and "Bring Him Home," all newly arranged to highlight Charles's captivating vocals.

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