I've been re-reading a Bible passage lately that God has used to speak to my heart.
Let me give you the bare bones outline of Philippians 4:4-8
"Rejoice in the Lord always......Do not be anxious about anything,.......And the peace of God.... will guard your hearts and your minds....... if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things."
As great as the above passage is, the verse that zinged out at me comes a little later....
Philippians 4:19 "And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus."
Awesome verse. I realize the whole "needs" vs. "wants" issue. But still, if there is something I need emotionally or spiritually or intellectually, that falls under a need. God doesn't just minister to our physical needs, but He ministers to us a whole individual. He cares about our hearts and our minds.
Before I go get the kiddos breakfast, there is just 1 more thing about Phil 4:19. Read verses 14-18. Paul is writing to the church at Philippi and thanking them for the gifts they repeatedly sent him on his missions.
As the Philippians met Paul's needs, God was faithful to meet their needs.
What will I do today to help meet a need (physical or otherwise) of another?
good post again...you are wiser than you give yourself credit for!
ReplyDeleteby the way, because I'm on my way to Denver today (my dad is in the hospital and showing NO signs of improvement)...I am getting to Juli B and Vicky some flyers for the Gathering...could you hand some out on Sunday when you are there? I would appreciate it! I hope to be back on Monday...I was going to make a BIG DEAL about the gathering during announcement time at both services...I made copies of the flyer I put out on line and in emails...could you help? thanks friend!
by the way, a good post you should read:
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