Post by Woody Williams on Feb 1, 2008 7:48:28 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Philippians 2:12-18
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Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in
my presence, but much more now in my absence, work out your own
salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in
you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
Do all things without murmuring and arguing, so that you may be
blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst
of a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine like stars
in the world. It is by your holding fast to the word of life that I
can boast on the day of Christ that I did not run in vain or labor in
vain. But even if I am being poured out as a libation over the
sacrifice and the offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with
all of you— and in the same way you also must be glad and rejoice
with me.
Devotional
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Do you consider yourself a shining star in the midst of a crooked
generation? Paul challenges us to remain faithful to our call to live
in Christ, faithful to the Gospel word by which we all came alive. He
goes so far as to say we should work out our own salvation, for God
is at work within us to will and work in this life of faith. Awake
and respond to the work that God is doing within you.
Prayer
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Awaken my senses and soul to your presence within, gracious Lord.
Amen
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Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in
my presence, but much more now in my absence, work out your own
salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in
you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
Do all things without murmuring and arguing, so that you may be
blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst
of a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine like stars
in the world. It is by your holding fast to the word of life that I
can boast on the day of Christ that I did not run in vain or labor in
vain. But even if I am being poured out as a libation over the
sacrifice and the offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with
all of you— and in the same way you also must be glad and rejoice
with me.
Devotional
----------
Do you consider yourself a shining star in the midst of a crooked
generation? Paul challenges us to remain faithful to our call to live
in Christ, faithful to the Gospel word by which we all came alive. He
goes so far as to say we should work out our own salvation, for God
is at work within us to will and work in this life of faith. Awake
and respond to the work that God is doing within you.
Prayer
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Awaken my senses and soul to your presence within, gracious Lord.
Amen