Today's Favorite Verse: Philippians 4:11

Today's Favorite Verse: Philippians 4:11
"Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content."

There is such profound wisdom in being content no matter the circumstances we are in. I think that contentment comes from the peace of God that passes all understanding. It doesn't mean you don't continue to grow and to hope and work for better things. It means in the moment you are content with what you have, for you see them as the blessing from God that they are. Your soul is full and really don't need more. There is sufficient for your needs, because those needs are humble. When the soul is empty the needs and desire are great, and are never satisfied.

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Today's Favorite Verse: Philippians 3:14

Today's Favorite Verse: Philippians 3:14
" I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."

The mark is faithfully following the straight and narrow path to eternal life. That is the most worthwhile goal of a life time.

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Today's Favorite Verse: Philippians 2:10-11

Today's Favorite Verse: Philippians 2:10-11
"That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."

When I thought of this previously it was to think of those that did not recognize Jesus and were compelled to bow the knee and confess. Tonight, I looked at it differently and how I would feel. Confessing that Jesus is Lord will be an absolutely marvelous moment in my life. That is something I look forward to.

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Today's Favorite Verse: Philippians 1:23-24

Today's Favorite Verse: Philippians 1:23-24
"For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:
Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you."

As I read this I thought of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and his final days. How the Lord preserved his life and allowed him to continue to preach to us. Listening to his scriptural commentaries were so faith promoting. He really did wear out his life in the service of our God. I miss him.

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