Category: Philippians Posts
Freedom in Contentment
Scripture “…I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” (Philippians 4:11, NIV) Word In life, sometimes it’s easy to get so focused on our dreams and goals that we tune out everything else. We can get to the point where we’re not going to be happy until we see those things happen. But I’ve […]
Pull Up Your Stakes and Press On
Scripture “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14, ESV) Word Are there some tent stakes in your life that you need to pull up so you can press forward? Maybe you’ve stopped in a temporary place, and it’s time to keep going. […]
It is Finished
Scripture “I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” (Philippians 1:6, NLT) Word It’s interesting that the last thing Jesus said on the cross was “it is finished.” It certainly looked like the end. It […]
According to His Riches
Scripture “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19, NIV) Word The Scripture says God will supply our needs “according to His riches.” So often we look at our situations and think, “I’ll never get ahead. I’m so far in debt, I’ll never […]
Don’t Be Intimidated
Scripture “Don’t be intimidated in any way by your enemies…” (Philippians 1:28, NLT) Word With God on your side, there is no reason to be intimidated by your enemies. You don’t have to be intimidated by cancer. It’s no match for your God. Sickness cannot keep you from your destiny. God has you in the […]
Talk to Yourself the Right Way
Scripture “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13, NKJV) Word In scripture, Paul had been through a lot of trials. He had been shipwrecked, spent the night on an open sea, and gone days without food. He was falsely accused, beaten with rods, and thrown into prison. If anyone had […]
Exactly What You Need
Scripture “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19, NIV) Word Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed by the challenges and obstacles we face. But, we have to remember that God equips for every season of life. God will not allow you to face […]
Switch Over to the Victory Channel
Scripture “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy — meditate on these things.” (Philippians 4:8, NKJV) Word It’s interesting that our mind will […]
He Gives What You Need
Scripture “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19, NIV) Word In Second Samuel Chapter 12, David had gotten off course. The prophet Nathan was correcting him. In doing so, he reminded David of what God had brought him through. David had seen […]
Fix Your Mind
Scripture “Whatever is true, whatever is honest, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is kind, if there is any virtue, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on these things.” (Philippians 4:8, NIV) Word What you think about determines the quality and direction of your life. Naturally, people who think […]
Forgetting What Is Behind
Scripture “I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead.” (Philippians 3:13, NKJV) Word We all go through disappointments, setbacks and things that we don’t understand. Maybe you prayed for a loved one, but they didn’t […]
Something Better in Store
Scripture “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.” (Philippians 1:6, NIV) Word Sometimes when things don’t turn out the way you thought; when they don’t happen on your timetable, it’s easy to get discouraged and feel like […]
