Resting in God’s Peace (Jun 6)
Philippians is a joyful letter, written
by Paul from a prison cell in Rome
to one of the churches he founded
on his second missionary journey.
It is a letter of encouragement in
the midst of persecution. There
is much for Paul to rejoice about:
the Philippian financial assistance,
the hope of visiting them soon, and
the church’s sharing of the gospel.
Though that testimony is threatened
by divisions in the church, Paul is
confident unity will be restored
as they imitate the humility and
servanthood of Christ. And Paul
urges: Rejoice in the Lord always.
Believers can have contentment,
serenity and peace no matter what
happens; for this joy comes from
knowing Christ personally and
from depending on His strength
rather than our own resources.
Dear Lord Jesus, Thank You that
we can rejoice at all times because
we know You & You are in control
and help us to Rest in Your Peace.
Help us Lord Focus on the Goal;
help us Pray & Give Thanks; and
help us Fix on Positive Thots. Amen
Lord, we will Focus on the Goal:
I am still not all I should be, but
I am focusing all my energies on
this one thing: Forgetting the past
and looking forward to what lies
ahead, I strain to reach the end
of the race and receive the prize
for which God, through Christ
Jesus, is calling us (Phil 3:13-14).
Lord, help me to keep my eye on
the goal, where You’re beckoning
me upward and onward to Jesus.
Keep me from being distracted
by the past; for my sins and
wrong choices have been
washed in the blood of Christ.
Grant me grace and strength not
to turn back; and help me keep
my eyes in the eternal prize. Amen.
Lord, we will Pray & Give Thanks:
Do not be anxious about anything
but by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your requests
to God. And the peace of God,
which transcends all understanding
will guard your hearts and your
minds in Christ Jesus (Phil 4:6-7)
Lord, help me not to be anxious
or worried about anything & help
me to pray and intercede instead.
Enable me to worship in the face
of whatever that opposes me.
And then help me to bring every
concern before Your throne.
Help me to refuse to think what-if
thoughts; and fill me with Your peace that passes all understanding so that
my heart and mind will be protected.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord, we will Fix on Positive Thots:
Finally, 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.
Whatever you have learned… or
seen in me – put it into practice.
And the God of peace will be
with you (Phil 4:8-9). Amen.
Lord, You have told us that sin
begins with thoughts. So, cleanse
me of evil and negative thinking.
Give me the ability to think as
You think, so that I will be able to
dwell on what is true,noble & right.
Help me to focus on what is
pure, lovely and admirable. And
Help me to celebrate You Lord
for You are excellent and worthy
of all praise and worship. Amen.