Philippians 4:13 Devotional
Just before the famous 4:13, Paul speaks about how he's learned to be content no matter the circumstances--rich or poor, well fed or hungry. The secret: God gives him strength in ALL circumstances. Paul trusts God to come through no matter what is happening to him
Now that is something I need way more than the strength to cliff dive or stick a landing, the strength to BE CONTENT no matter what.
Philippians 4:7 Devotional
Philippians 4:4 Devotional
Philippians 2:15 Devotional
"Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. Hold firmly to the word of life." Philippians 2:15
Anytime I tell myself not to do something, that is what I do. So how can we spin this in the positive? Develop contentment and do conflict well, speaking truth in love.
Philippians 3:14 Devotional
Philippians 2:13 Devotional
I am so relieved that my life does not depend entirely on me. Grit is a good thing but my own grit runs dry eventually. God's power and love and compassion and goodness never run out.
Philippians 2:3 Devotional
Philippians 2:2 Devotional
Philippians 1:27 Devotional
I should tell you all, I am "should" adverse. As a pleaser and over achiever, I have spent much of my life looking for all the hoops to jump through…until I broke, bone weary and in need of a lesson in grace and rest. So this verse raises my should radar. I do not think Paul intends it that way though. It's not about being a good person or shining the fake joy of the Lord. It's a response
