Month: June 2023

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Philippians 4 Day 14

And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.  Now to our God and Father be the glory forever and ever. Amen.      Philippians 4:19-20

The glory of the Lord is beautiful!  When we live for His glory, He reveals His beauty in this world.  And His glory looks beautiful on us.  Contentment, confidence, and concern for others, look good on us and reveal the glory of the Lord who lives in us.

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Philippians 4 Day 13

I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13

It’s a beautiful thing when we can share with others the concern, contentment, and confidence of God for the glory of Jesus.  It is truly a beautiful thing, but it can only be shared by those who own it.  It belongs to anyone who believes God’s word and God who spoke it.

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Philippians 4 Day 12

I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Nevertheless, you have done well to share with me in my affliction.                      Philippians 4:13-14

Live with concern for others and walk in contentment with Jesus.  What else needs to be said, He is able and willing to provide for all who will trust in Him.

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Philippians 4 Day 11

But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now, at last, you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity. Philippians 4:10

Never forget that beauty can begin with a simple act of kindness.  Kindness is a thought with an action.  Paul writes that he rejoiced greatly when the Philippians renewed their concern for him.  That’s how it works.  Trust God and take the initiative to bless someone every day, it creates praise on the earth.

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Philippians 4 Day 10

The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.                                 Philippians 4:9

Just a note!  Keep on learning and keep on receiving because there is no end to God’s wisdom and glory.  Never think that you’ve got all you need.  The moment we stop learning & receiving is the moment we stop living in all that God has for us.

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Philippians 4 Day 9

The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.                      Philippians 4:9

Practice His presence.  Paul says here to practice what you have received.  The Psalmist writes, “A day in Your court is better than a 1,000 outside.”  Three things are critical to living in His presence: praise, prayer, and practicing what we have received.  We’ve received the privilege of His presence, and practice that through times of praise & prayer.  Practice, and make it a habit to persist in His presence.  It will make your spirit conscious & courageous in this life.

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Philippians 4 Day 8

Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything, worthy of praise, dwell on these things                    Philippians 4:8

Keep thinking about Jesus and everything He is and does.  Our feet go where our mind goes.  Keep thinking about Jesus and go with Him.

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Philippians 4  Day 7

And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus   

Philippians 4:7

Keep talking to Jesus, He brings beauty into our lives.  His company brings peace that our minds can’t fully comprehend but our spirits can be fully conscious of all day.  It’s a beautiful thing.  Peace isn’t just a good perspective on life but it’s His great presence with our spirit that keeps us beautiful in this life.  Keep talking to Jesus, He is walking with you.  In praise and prayer, we become conscious of Him.

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Philippians 4 Day 6

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.                        Philippians 4:6

Keep talking to Jesus.  He’s the only One who can save us and keep us eternally.  The moment we start talking to our troubles and about our troubles is the moment we choose to live in our troubles.  And don’t just talk to Jesus, talk to Him with thanksgiving or thankfully because you know that He hears you and has you in His hand.