Romans 15:22-33 NKJV

[22] For this reason, I also have been much hindered from coming to you. [23] But now no longer having a place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come to you, [24] whenever I journey to Spain, I shall come to you. For I hope to see you on my journey, and to be helped on my way there by you, if first I may enjoy your company for a while. [25] But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister to the saints. [26] For it pleased those from Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are in Jerusalem. [27] It pleased them indeed, and they are their debtors. For if the Gentiles have been partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister to them in material things. [28] Therefore, when I have performed this and have sealed to them this fruit, I shall go by way of you to Spain. [29] But I know that when I come to you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ. [30] Now I beg you, brethren, through the Lord Jesus Christ, and through the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in prayers to God for me, [31] that I may be delivered from those in Judea who do not believe, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, [32] that I may come to you with joy by the will of God, and may be refreshed together with you. [33] Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen.

Where we are today may not be where we're called to be tomorrow. Paul did a lot of "passing through" during his ministry. He didn't shy away from conflict, especially when it came to sharing the Gospel. It seems crazy to think he was content with being in a Roman prison because he knew he needed it as a platform for his ministry. God's purpose with Paul wasn't hindered by Paul's confinement.

I feel stuck from time to time. I don't like the way things are going. I'm not always "happy" where I am. I think it is perfectly natural want, wish, and hope for something more. I also believe that my calling is not tied to my happiness. If my eyes are on Jesus, I won't give much credence to the worries of the day.

Philippians 4:12 - I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things, I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. 13. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.