BASIC SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 4: 6-11 December 17 2023
BASIC SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 4: 6-11
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.
11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.
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Here’s Philippians 4:6-11 from the New International Version (NIV):
“6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.”
This passage from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians contains several powerful instructions:
- Do not be anxious: Instead, bring all concerns to God through prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving.
- The peace of God: By surrendering anxieties to God, His peace, which surpasses human understanding, will guard hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
- Focus on positive things: Dwell on things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy.
- Put learning into practice: Apply the teachings received, imitating positive examples, and practicing what has been learned.
- Contentment in all circumstances: Paul expresses contentment, having learned to be satisfied regardless of situations, demonstrating a profound trust in God’s provision.
Overall, this passage emphasizes the importance of prayer, maintaining a positive thought life, learning from godly examples, and finding contentment in God regardless of circumstances. It encourages believers to bring everything to God in prayer, seek His peace, and cultivate a mindset focused on His truth and goodness.
