Prayer Time results

I spent this entire morning in prayer & worship and was truly blessed. Here are some thoughts that the Lord impressed on me. (You can help keep me accountable in applying these things!)

From the book of Philippians:

Phil. 1:3-5 -- Express our thanks & blessings to our prayer & financial supporters

Phil. 2. 2:4 -- as I contemplate my own personal needs & desires, I need to consider the needs & desires of other people

Phil 2:14 -- “do everything without complaining and arguing” -
Interesting words used here by Paul. “Complaining” is the word that means “muttering” and has the meaning of a secret displeasure that is not openly avowed. The Greek word is pretty cool - it’s pronounced “gong-goos-mos” - it even sounds like muttering!

The other word (arguing) has the meaning of reasoning, disputing, arguing. The Greek word is pronounced “dee-al-og-is-mos” and looks like two words put together “dialog” and “ismus”. So, you could say that it is the ability to reason for the purpose of arguing. Not a good attitude at all!

Phil. 2:15 - This living w/out complaining & arguing is part of the proof that we belong to an all-powerful, all-knowing, all-present God! No matter what the situation, we have hope, peace and assurance that God is in control!

So, my one desire from today’s time is that my relationship with Jesus Christ would continue to become more & more precious - a relationship, not a religion, not a habit and not a duty. I want to experience the deep, deep love of Jesus and know Him better than anyone else I have ever known!

I know that all of this is possible because in chapter 4, Paul says, “The Lord is near!”