Philippians Focus #5
The last chapter of Philippians is loaded up better than a baked potato with all the fixins. I encourage you to write each of these passages on index cards and stick them places in your house to come across on a rainy day.
These first ones could go in the kitchen on your "To Do" list.
1. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again. Rejoice! Philippians 4:4
2. Let your gentleness be evident to all. Philippians 4:5
3. Do not be anxious about anything. Philippians 4:6a
4. By prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6b
By adding these ingredients into our lives we receive...the peace of God, which transcends all understanding. The bonus is that will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7
Verse eight could be pasted across our televisions sets or computers:
...whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praise worthy-think about such things. Philippians 4:8
And the real challenge from Paul is to be able to say ourselves:
...for I have LEARNED to be content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
Studying this wonderful book this past week, I've realized I am privileged to have some Paulian friends in my life. They make my life richer. Tomorrow I will share with you about one.
