To All,
Since this morning I have been in prayer and it on my heart to share this with all including myself.
[color=Red] "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: REJOICE!!! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do NOT be anxious abut anything, but in EVERYTHING, by prayer and petition, WITH THANKSGIVING, present your requests to God. And the peace o God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatver is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me - put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
[skipping a few verses]
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in ANY and EVERY situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in pleanty or in want. I can DO EVERYTHING through him who gives me strength."[/color]
Man Paul is so awesome. Here's some more from that chapter.
"Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am looking for what may be credited to your account. I have received full payment and even more; I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus, the gifts that you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleaseing to God. And my God will meet your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus."
I pray that I may see you brothers and sisters as Paul has described the gifts that he received from Epaphroditus. I pray that we may see eachother in that light.
No matter what goes on in here, you are a blessing from God for me. Uh oh, here's some more Phillipians for you. I quote it with great feelings in my heart that I cannot describe.
"I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ."
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Wow, Phippipians has always been my favorite book of the bible and always will be. I wanted to share some of this with you all.
God bless everyone.
Sincerely,
Anne C. McGuire