In conclusion of this study, I pulled out what I felt were the most powerful verses pertaining to our life in Christ and put it all together in one prayer. I have come to really believe in and value the power of praying in agreement with the Word of God, so I encourage you to read this prayer aloud as a personal pledge to God, our Father. Don’t worry if you don’t quite have all of this worked out yet,…
Click Here to Read Philippians 4:1-23 “Be cheerful with joyous celebration in every season of life. Let your joy overflow!” (Phil. 4:4 TPT). This statement from Paul isn’t just a suggestion to encourage us. It is an instruction for us to obey. Kind of like “be holy” or “do not fear” or “have faith in God”. On thing I have learned about instruction given in the Bible: it wouldn’t be given if we didn’t have the capability to achieve it. …
Click Here to Read Philippians 3:12-21 “I admit that I haven’t yet acquired the absolute fullness that I’m pursuing, but I run with passion into his abundance so that I may reach the purpose for which Christ Jesus laid hold of me to make me his own.” (Phil. 3:12 TPT). I just love this statement. Christ Jesus laid hold of me to make me his own. And he did that because He loves me and wants to have me for…
Click Here to Read Philippians 3:1-11 “My beloved ones, don’t ever limit your joy or fail to rejoice in the wonderful experience of knowing our Lord Jesus!” (Phil. 3:1 TPT). Once again, Paul is speaking to us about the importance of joy and rejoicing. But I noticed that he doesn’t say that we are to rejoice in our perfect life, or in the temporal experiences of this world. It isn’t just in the times of celebration or an occasional feeling…
Click Here to Read Philippians 2:12-30 I really like the wording of verse 12 in the Amplified translation: “So then, my dear ones, just as you have always obeyed [my instructions with enthusiasm], not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation [that is, cultivate it, bring it to full effect, actively pursue spiritual maturity] with awe-inspired fear and trembling [using serious caution and critical self-evaluation to avoid anything that might…