Lord, show pastors (disciples or Christ) the warnings of how they need to be aware of our culture and how it is necessary for us to use your excellent plans to respond to our culture!
Lord, give strength to Pastors, lead pastors in understanding, knowledge, and wisdom to take actions as called persons with gifts and talent given by the Lord; this is a ripe moment for preaching the Gospel and there is power in the Gospel!
Philippians
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Closing
Appeal for Steadfastness and Unity
Therefore,
my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand
firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!
I plead
with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, my true
companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause
of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names
are in the book of life.
Final
Exhortations
Rejoice
in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident
to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious
about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And
the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts
and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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. 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.
Thanks
for Their Gifts
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. I am not saying this because I
am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it
is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every
situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Yet it
was good of you to share in my troubles.
Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days
of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one
church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only;
for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid
more than once when I was in need. Not that I
desire your gifts; what I desire is that more be credited to your account.
18 I have received full payment and
have more than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from
Epaphroditus the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable
sacrifice, pleasing to God. And my God will
meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
To our
God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Final
Greetings
Greet
all God’s people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me send
greetings. All
God’s people here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s
household.
The
grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.
We Claim these
things with the Power in the Names of Jesus; Christ The Messiah. Amen.
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