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11-28-2008, 08:38 PM
Focused on Goodness
Philippians 4:8-9
Dear Father, praiseworthy God,
Help me set my mind only on things that are true, that are noble, right, pure and lovely, things that are worthy of admiration.
If there is anything excellent or praiseworthy, O God, let me think only about such things!
Whatever I have learned or received or heard through your apostles and your word, help me to put into practice.
O God of peace, be with me in everything! I believe you will, for you have promised it.
I lovingly pray for your blessings and abiding presence in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You that You are a just God and You will deal with the wicked in the world. Lord, I choose to forgive all of those who have done any evil toward me. Father, deliver them from being used of the devil. Save those who do not know You. Deliver those who are deceived and have embraced anger and hatred in their own souls. Lord, show me ways to overcome evil in the world. Help me to reach out and be an instrument of change when I see injustice and wrongs being committed against others. Give me wisdom and love to overcome evil with good. I ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
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November 29
Dear Lord, thank You that You inspired Your apostle Paul to write these words for the encouragement of Your people in every generation: "Delight yourselves in the Lord; yes, find your joy in Him at all times. Have a reputation for gentleness, and NEVER forget the nearness of your Lord. ... DON'T WORRY OVER ANYTHING WHATEVER; tell God every detail of your needs in earnest and thankful prayer, and the PEACE of God, which transcends human understanding, will keep constant guard over your hearts and minds as they rest in Christ Jesus.* ... Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others. THINK ABOUT ALL YOU CAN PRAISE GOD FOR AND BE GLAD ABOUT. Keep putting into practice all you have learned from me and saw me doing, and the God of peace will be with you."** ... Oh Lord, help me to remember to read this often and to stay on course with You.
In Jesus' holy name I pray.
Amen.
* (Phil. 4:4-7 -- J. B. Phillips Trans.)
** (Phil. 4:8-9 -- Tyndale Living Bible)
© 2000 by D. L. Hammond, Permission to copy granted
Philippians 4:8-9
Dear Father, praiseworthy God,
Help me set my mind only on things that are true, that are noble, right, pure and lovely, things that are worthy of admiration.
If there is anything excellent or praiseworthy, O God, let me think only about such things!
Whatever I have learned or received or heard through your apostles and your word, help me to put into practice.
O God of peace, be with me in everything! I believe you will, for you have promised it.
I lovingly pray for your blessings and abiding presence in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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Dear Heavenly Father, I thank You that You are a just God and You will deal with the wicked in the world. Lord, I choose to forgive all of those who have done any evil toward me. Father, deliver them from being used of the devil. Save those who do not know You. Deliver those who are deceived and have embraced anger and hatred in their own souls. Lord, show me ways to overcome evil in the world. Help me to reach out and be an instrument of change when I see injustice and wrongs being committed against others. Give me wisdom and love to overcome evil with good. I ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
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November 29
Dear Lord, thank You that You inspired Your apostle Paul to write these words for the encouragement of Your people in every generation: "Delight yourselves in the Lord; yes, find your joy in Him at all times. Have a reputation for gentleness, and NEVER forget the nearness of your Lord. ... DON'T WORRY OVER ANYTHING WHATEVER; tell God every detail of your needs in earnest and thankful prayer, and the PEACE of God, which transcends human understanding, will keep constant guard over your hearts and minds as they rest in Christ Jesus.* ... Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others. THINK ABOUT ALL YOU CAN PRAISE GOD FOR AND BE GLAD ABOUT. Keep putting into practice all you have learned from me and saw me doing, and the God of peace will be with you."** ... Oh Lord, help me to remember to read this often and to stay on course with You.
In Jesus' holy name I pray.
Amen.
* (Phil. 4:4-7 -- J. B. Phillips Trans.)
** (Phil. 4:8-9 -- Tyndale Living Bible)
© 2000 by D. L. Hammond, Permission to copy granted