Liz’s Morning Devotional: Scripture selected from Upper Room
September 8, 2024
Philippians 4:10-20
10 I was very glad in the Lord because now at last you have shown concern for me again. (Of course you were always concerned but had no way to show it.) 11 I’m not saying this because I need anything, for I have learned how to be content in any circumstance. 12 I know the experience of being in need and of having more than enough; I have learned the secret to being content in any and every circumstance, whether full or hungry or whether having plenty or being poor. 13 I can endure all these things through the power of the one who gives me strength. 14 Still, you have done well to share my distress. 15 You Philippians know from the time of my first mission work in Macedonia how no church shared in supporting my ministry except you. 16 You sent contributions repeatedly to take care of my needs even while I was in Thessalonica. 17 I’m not hoping for a gift, but I am hoping for a profit that accumulates in your account. 18 I now have plenty and it is more than enough. I am full to overflowing because I received the gifts that you sent from Epaphroditus. Those gifts give off a fragrant aroma, an acceptable sacrifice that pleases God. 19 My God will meet your every need out of his riches in the glory that is found in Christ Jesus. 20 Let glory be given to God our Father forever and always. Amen.
Good Morning! Let glory be given to God our Father forever and always!
In times of great need, I rely on the words of verse 13: 'I can endure all these things through the power of the one who gives me strength.' We need only to look around us to see the power and strength of our creator.
I believe in the power of our living God, who never leaves us. Each day, I continue to build a relationship with God because I know the experience of being in need and of having more than enough. Jesus tells us to build up our stores in heaven as we serve the needs of our friends, families, and neighbors.
As true believers, we are blessed with the assurance that God is our safety net and will catch us when we fall. Go out and serve others through the power of the Holy Spirit that you received at your Baptism.
Faithful God, Thank you for creating us. We are weak and weary. Thank you for filling our spiritual needs. Thank you! In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen
Thought for the day: When our spiritual tanks are empty, God’s love can fill us again.
Blessed and Renew by God! Pastor Liz
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