Dearest e-votees-
For this week’s focus we will use a portion of the assigned reading from Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi. Your on your own if you want to read the other portion dealing with Euodia and Syntyche.
If you are looking for a good song that derives straight from this text—and I know you are—I would commend to you the song Philippians 4 by the Spirit Garage Band on their CD Free Parking.
Have a blessed week.
Peace,
Karl
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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 about anything, but in everything, 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.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever 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.
Philippians 4:4-9
What a glorious contrast this passage makes to the furious and frenetic and foul tones that seem to permeate the campaigns for elected office in this world of ours.
Paul offers an opportunity to rejoice; the world tells us to bemoan.
Paul offers an opportunity to be gentle; the world tells us to savagely attack.
Paul offers an opportunity to forego anxiety; the world cranks up the stress and the fear.
Paul offers us a chance to be thankful; the world stokes our resentment.
Paul offers us the very peace of God; the world draws us into its wars and conflicts.
Paul offers that which is true, noble, right, pure, lovely and admirable; the world counters with that which is false, base, wrong, tainted, unlovely and shameful.
This day, let us keep our eyes focused with Paul on the heavenly call in Christ Jesus.
God, help us walk in the world bearing the hope and promise that we encounter in Paul. Help us choose well, drink deeply and share your blessings with all. In the name of Jesus who is our Prince of Peace. Amen.
For this week’s focus we will use a portion of the assigned reading from Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi. Your on your own if you want to read the other portion dealing with Euodia and Syntyche.
If you are looking for a good song that derives straight from this text—and I know you are—I would commend to you the song Philippians 4 by the Spirit Garage Band on their CD Free Parking.
Have a blessed week.
Peace,
Karl
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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 about anything, but in everything, 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.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever 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.
What a glorious contrast this passage makes to the furious and frenetic and foul tones that seem to permeate the campaigns for elected office in this world of ours.
Paul offers an opportunity to rejoice; the world tells us to bemoan.
Paul offers an opportunity to be gentle; the world tells us to savagely attack.
Paul offers an opportunity to forego anxiety; the world cranks up the stress and the fear.
Paul offers us a chance to be thankful; the world stokes our resentment.
Paul offers us the very peace of God; the world draws us into its wars and conflicts.
Paul offers that which is true, noble, right, pure, lovely and admirable; the world counters with that which is false, base, wrong, tainted, unlovely and shameful.
This day, let us keep our eyes focused with Paul on the heavenly call in Christ Jesus.
God, help us walk in the world bearing the hope and promise that we encounter in Paul. Help us choose well, drink deeply and share your blessings with all. In the name of Jesus who is our Prince of Peace. Amen.
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