Tag: Philippians 4:6-7

The Practice of Prayer

“The earnest prayer of a righteous person has wonderful results.” James 5:16 NLT. My thoughts and comments today are about, “the practice of prayer.” Prayer is asking God for only what is His will to provide. Friendships do not grow without some sincere measure of communication. Why would that be […]

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Asking God’s Help

  “With thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6 NKJV. Ask for what will most give God pleasure to provide. My thoughts today are about, “asking God’s help.” Asking seems such a simple thing; yet people often seem reluctant to ask for assistance. We prefer the […]

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Spiritual Practices

“The Father has blessed us . . with every spiritual blessing in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 NIV. Essential spiritual practices necessitate leisure and solitude. My thoughts and comments today are about “spiritual practices.” Days can be busy and noisy, leaving you over-stimulated and weary. Everything seems rushed and everyone hurried. All […]

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The Practice of Peace

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.” Philippians 4:6 NLT. The practice of peace begins with prayer. My thoughts and comments today are about “the practice of peace.” Every day, disputes and differences polarize our lives and relationships. An unfriendly gap widens between religious and secular beliefs. Economic inequality […]

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Content or Coveting

“Godliness with contentment is great gain.” 1 Timothy 6:6 NIV. Coveting is the enemy of contentment. My thoughts and comments today are about being “content or coveting.” The world surrounding you is incurably materialistic yet increasingly discontented. Commercial advertising fosters discontent, until you not only want more, you think you […]

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