Trust God for Completion (Nov 23)
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 (Acts16). Inspite of Paul’s adverse circumstances, Philippians is a letter of encouragement in the midst of persecution. There is much for Paul to rejoice about: the Philippians’ repeated financial assistance, the hope of visiting the Philippian believers soon, and the church’s steadfast testimony for the gospel.
Lord, You’ll Complete Good Work:
In all my prayers for all of you,
I always pray with joy because of
your partnership in the gospel…
Being confident of this, that He
who Began a good work in you
Will Carry it on to Completion until
the day of Christ Jesus (Phil 1:3,6).
That you may be able to discern
what is best and may be…blameless
to the glory… of God (Phil 1:10-11).
But I want you to know brethren
that the things which happened
to me have actually turned out
for the furtherance of the gospel…
For me to live is Christ, and to
die is gain (Philippians 1:12, 21).
Lord, I am eternally linked to You
by grace through faith. I am part
of Your body for You are the head.
Thank You Lord that my needs
are fully met in You. Forgive me
for the times when I think and act
as though You are not enough.
For You will bring to completion
the good work that You began.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord, I praise You for Your great
salvation. You not only took away
my sin, but you also gave me a new
nature that longs to please You.
Continue your work in me Lord; and
I am glad You do not give up on me.
And I look forward to the day when
Your work in me is finally complete.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord, please help me and those for whom I am praying to grow spiritually and understand what really matters in life. I pray that I will not chase after things that doesn’t matter. But instead I will focus on my relationship with You and on growing to be more like U. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord, the mountain peaks of the
Christ-life that You want us to live
often seems too steep and high
for us to reach, just out of reach.
Trust You know that we are but
flesh and bones and trust You
have compassion for Your children.
Grant us the faith and the strength
so that with Your enabling You will
fulfill in us the good pleasure of
Your will; and realise in us the ideals
You have taught us to cherish. Amen