Philippians 2
As a follow up to my post yesterday where I emphasized that we exist to glorify God, Paul is making a similar plea in today's verses. His plea today is that we not grumble and complain...it is qualified with a reason why..."then you shine among them"....
Bottom line just as Paul states in 1 Corinthians 10:31 "[s]o whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God". Whether we are parents, in the workplace, in our neighborhood, etc. others are watching You and God wants us to be His ambassadors. We are to be a light.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who has done and continues to do so much both in me and for me - thank You Jesus for all of the love and compassion You pour out on me. I am not deserving. I sin...in countless ways I cannot full grasp....this I know. Please forrgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.”Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. v14-16
As a follow up to my post yesterday where I emphasized that we exist to glorify God, Paul is making a similar plea in today's verses. His plea today is that we not grumble and complain...it is qualified with a reason why..."then you shine among them"....
Bottom line just as Paul states in 1 Corinthians 10:31 "[s]o whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God". Whether we are parents, in the workplace, in our neighborhood, etc. others are watching You and God wants us to be His ambassadors. We are to be a light.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who has done and continues to do so much both in me and for me - thank You Jesus for all of the love and compassion You pour out on me. I am not deserving. I sin...in countless ways I cannot full grasp....this I know. Please forrgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
