A Prayer for You, Day 10 A Prayer to rejoice in suffering. Read Philippians chapter 2, focusing on verses 16-18. Paul is in prison. As we saw in the verses from earlier in this chapter, Paul is reminding the people they need to have the same attitude and mindset of Christ. Paul reminds them that they should not be complaining or grumbling, which is a good reminder considering he’s in prison and has every right to grumble and complain. Paul goes on to tell them that they should rejoice, even if terrible things happened to him. Look at versus 16 and 17 that lead up to this. Paul is letting…

A Prayer for You, Day 9 A Prayer for a tranquil heart. Read Philippians chapter 2, focusing on verses 12-16. Paul has been talking about the importance of humility and serving one another. He told us that we should have the same attitude and mindset as Christ Jesus. Now, Paul shifts to talking about having tranquility of mindset. Being at peace with yourself and with the situation around you is not something that comes easy. When we are going through difficult things, we can go through them and make it through, but that doesn’t mean that we will have a good attitude and a tranquil peace of mind about the…

A Prayer for You, Day 8 All will acknowledge Christ. Read Philippians chapter 2,focusing on verses 9-11. These amazing verses are such a great confessional. We know that God exalted Jesus Christ and because of that, he has the highest place. While many here on earth choose not to acknowledge Jesus Christ, there will come a point where everyone will acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord. We can choose to make that confession now while that provides a path of salvation and we can reap the benefits of understanding and living for Christ. Or, we can wait until the end and still acknowledge his Lordship, but not experience the blessings…

A Prayer for You, Day 7 A prayer for Christ-like relationships. Read Philippians chapter 2,focusing on verses 5-8. These verses are always tremendously convicting. The idea that we are to have the same attitude as Christ Jesus is such a reminder that most of the time we don’t have the same attitude as Christ Jesus. What struck me today is how much Paul has been talking about unity and relationships and how the people of Philippi interacted with each other. This verse really is no different. Paul is saying that in their relationships with each other. They should have the same attitude as Christ Jesus. The way we relate to…

A Prayer for You, Day 6 Prayer for unity. Read Philippians chapter 2, focusing on verses 1-4. What makes for complete joy? Unity. Being able to have a body of believers that is unified in purpose and heart is one of the most joyful and exciting things to experience. We have an opportunity to come together as a church and to experience the unity of Christ. Are we focusing on all that Christ has done for us together? Are we seeking to move forward in unified purpose? These are the things that give joy to believers and leaders everywhere. Are we praying for unity with other believers? Are we praying…

A Prayer for You, Day 5 Conduct and unity. Read Philippians chapter 1, focusing on verses 27-30. Paul understood the importance of standing together and standing for what matters. Paul had been imprisoned and was going through such challenges and difficulties because of his faith in Jesus Christ. Paul knew that the only way the people of Philippi could continue to support him is if they are standing firm together. Paul also recognized that there would come a point when he would be killed for his faith. He saw that was coming, and he wanted the believers to realize they needed to conduct themselves in a manner that was representative…

A Prayer for You, Day 4 Prayer for the best. Read Philippians chapter 1, focusing on verses 19-26. Paul knew that his ministry to the people of Philippi was super important. He understood the impact that he had on the people and the witness that he was making to the Romans. In that day and time, he had been through an awful lot of things. Yet Paul understood that as much as he was looking forward to seeing heaven and being with Jesus, his time was not finished yet, and he was needed there to be a witness. Paul recognized that dying is not the end. When we pray, are…

A Prayer for You, Day 3 A Prayer to share the message of Christ. Read Philippians chapter 1, focusing on verses 12-18. Paul could see the reason that God had allowed him to be imprisoned. The message of Christ was spreading so fast through so many areas and groups of people that never would have heard the message had it not been for the fact that Paul was in prison. Paul rejoiced in this, but Paul also recognized that some people were trying to capitalize on this fame opportunity for selfish reasons. Paul made the choice not to get distracted by the little things, but to rejoice in the overall…