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Me? Rejoice?

Me? Rejoice?

Dear Lord, I pray you give wisdom to those who need to be reminded to rejoice in the Lord always. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Some believers get distracted and become preoccupied with self.

Instead of that type of distraction, take an inventory of what is important.

Scripture sometimes makes a point by using a word twice in the same verse. Take notice.

Paul, in Philippians 4:4 (ESV), gives us clear direction:
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.”

What does it mean to rejoice? Celebrate. Be glad. Exult. Express joy.

Take action now. Rejoice in the Lord! Now. Do it again!

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Are You a Citizen?

Are You a Citizen?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know their citizenship is in heaven. In Jesus’ name, amen.

At the time of Christ, Roman citizenship was highly prized.

But what does citizenship in heaven mean for believers?

The rights and privileges are amazing. Philippians 3:20-21 (ESV) outlines why citizens of heaven can be confident: “But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.”

Live courageously, Citizen of Heaven! Rights and privileges you currently have are yours for eternity.

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Looking Over Your Shoulder?

Looking Over Your Shoulder?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who want to forget what lies behind and push toward what lies ahead. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Ever been plagued by something that happened long ago?

Don’t get bogged down by dwelling on the past. Run the race of life with concentrated focus. Race to the finish line.

Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV) says, “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.”

Stop pondering the past. Think about a glorious future. What happens when believers reach life’s finish line? The prize of life everlasting with Jesus awaits!

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Are You Shining?

Are You Shining?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for anyone who wants to avoid grumbling and disputing, and by doing so, wants to shine as a light in the world. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Whatever the origin of your complaint or dispute, God knows all about it.

Scripture tells us to avoid some things to allow other things to happen. Such is the case with grumbling and disputing. For when these are avoided, God will open an opportunity for something far greater. Through you, God may illuminate the way for others.

Philippians 2:14-15 (ESV) says, “Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.”

Take action to stop complaining and quarreling. Be without blemish. Shine forth and be a beacon for the crooked and twisted.

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Ready to Bow and Confess?

Ready to Bow and Confess?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who may not realize that at the name of Jesus everyone will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Not everyone believes in Jesus.

Yet, Scripture is clear that there will come a time when everyone will bow and confess. Will you be ready?

The Apostle Paul writes in Philippians 2:9-10 (ESV): “Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

If there is any doubt in your mind, humble yourself. Seek and you shall find.

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Ambitious?

Ambitious?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who want to avoid selfish ambition or conceit. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Selfish ambition and conceited behavior are both problematic.

What is the alternative?
Think about others.

Apostle Paul wanted the people of Philippi to get along. To assure this happened, he writes in Philippians 2:3-4 (ESV): “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.”

This advice is applicable today. Be humble. Build relationships.

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