13 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14 Paul’s joy wasn’t in his past achievements or…
“… work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. Philippians 2:12b-13 The world can be dark with selfishness, complaining, fear, and sin. But when God’s people live out their faith, we shine like stars in the…
1 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Philippians 2:1-2 This passage is one of the most powerful descriptions…
21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21 Have you ever met someone who seemed unshakable? No matter what life threw at them, they still had peace, even joy. Maybe it was a cancer patient who smiled through treatment, or a grieving parent who held onto hope. You wonder,…
3 I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. Philippians 1:3-5 Paul’s joy wasn’t tied to his prison cell. It was tied to partnership in the gospel. Gratitude for God’s…