Philippians 4:19 – Day 7

Day 7   My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.   Philippians 4:19 NIV This verse starts off very personal for me.  My God.  Not just any of the idols and things that people worship out there, but my very personal God....

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Philippians 4:13 – Day 6

Day 6 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 NKJV Today this verse reminded me of both the simple and the great things that we encounter on this journey of pursuing God. For each of us there are times when facing a particular day can...

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Philippians 4:6 – Day 5

Day 5   “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”   Philippians 4:6 NIV It is so easy to find ourselves concerned and stirred up about situations in our lives, but this verse is a true reminder...

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Philippians 3:12b – Day 4

Day 4    “…I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.”  Philippians 3:12b NIV I think it is important to begin by realizing what follows this verse speaks of letting go of what was behind.  Many times I want to move ahead...

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Philippians 2:13 – Day 3

Day 3   For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.  Philippians 2:13 NLT It is so easy to forget who really is at work in us when we are disappointed in ourselves or when something happens that feels uncomfortable....

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Philippians 1:27a – Day 2

Day 2   Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.  Philippians 1:27a NIV This verse speaks to me deeply because it is so easy to excuse myself to live less than God wants for me, when circumstances do not unfold the way I might...

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Blessed Are The Peacemakers

Prepared by Susan Holmes Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 Here Jesus calls us to be peacemakers … not peacekeepers. This is a role that is classified as a blessing. And there is so much contained in this blessing. First, we must accept...

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A Kingdom Fuelled by Mercy

Prepared by Susan Holmes Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous—with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy!   (Matthew 5:7)   Jesus makes a plea to be merciful, but let’s be honest, mercy isn’t...

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