Week of October 12, 2008, Philippians 4:1-9
One of the Scriptures for Sunday is from Philippians, chapter 4, verses 1 to 9. Paul is writing to the Philippian Christians, giving some general instructions and encouragements:
1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends!
2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.
3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-- think about such things.
9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me-- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Lord, You are a great God, and You draw us to Yourself in so many varieties of ways. You bring friends that walk along side of us to encourage and pray for us. And we are yoked together in the cause of the Gospel, depending on You, Lord, and Your Spirit leading us.
You remind us to be joy-filled, rejoicing in You as a great God, rejoicing in the nearness of Your presence, rejoicing in the help that You give each of us to be gentle and kind.
And You teach us how to pray, not being filled with anxiety, but always bringing everything to You – with prayer and petition, and giving You thanks in all things, we bring our requests to You, our God who hears and responds. You give us peace that our natural minds cannot fathom or understand, and You guard our hearts and our minds as we come to You, Jesus.
And then You encourage us to think and dwell on thoughts that are true, admirable and positive.
Thanks, Jesus, for the peace that You bring, the joy that we have in You, and Your presence always with us. Amen.
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you His strength and His great peace. In the name of the Father and of the Son of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
You may send a message or prayer request by emailing me at: peacewm@tds.net.
May God be with you now and always.
1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends!
2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.
3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-- think about such things.
9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me-- put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Lord, You are a great God, and You draw us to Yourself in so many varieties of ways. You bring friends that walk along side of us to encourage and pray for us. And we are yoked together in the cause of the Gospel, depending on You, Lord, and Your Spirit leading us.
You remind us to be joy-filled, rejoicing in You as a great God, rejoicing in the nearness of Your presence, rejoicing in the help that You give each of us to be gentle and kind.
And You teach us how to pray, not being filled with anxiety, but always bringing everything to You – with prayer and petition, and giving You thanks in all things, we bring our requests to You, our God who hears and responds. You give us peace that our natural minds cannot fathom or understand, and You guard our hearts and our minds as we come to You, Jesus.
And then You encourage us to think and dwell on thoughts that are true, admirable and positive.
Thanks, Jesus, for the peace that You bring, the joy that we have in You, and Your presence always with us. Amen.
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you His strength and His great peace. In the name of the Father and of the Son of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
You may send a message or prayer request by emailing me at: peacewm@tds.net.
May God be with you now and always.
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