Considering ourselves dead in Christ

Ephesians 5: 14 - 21  14) Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. 15) See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 16) redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17) Wherefore be ye not un-wise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is, 18) And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 19) Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; 20) Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ; 21) Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.  One of the Best things you can do as a starting out Christian, would be to learn how to be content with everything.  Be content with little, and be content with a lot, and never stop giving thanks unto God for all things.