Guest blogger: Rick Osborne
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Day two
• Slowly read Philippians 4:1 -20 to help you get a context for today’s reading.
• Next pray and sincerely ask God to plant his Word in you and change you into the person he created you to be. Don’t just say the words; he’s right there with you, take a few minutes and talk to him from your heart. (If you’re having trouble believing that you can change ask him for help with that as well.)
• Now read just verses 4 and 5. Read them slowly and think over what is being said. Read them again and again.
4. Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
5. Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
• Now ask yourself questions and discuss the answers with God. Here are some that you can start with.
• Rejoice in the Lord, what does that mean? (Think and pray about it.)
• ‘In the Lord’ what does that mean?
• Why does Paul repeat himself?
• Am I rejoicing in the Lord always?
• What can I do to get better at maintaining a thankful, trusting and rejoicing attitude?
• Is my gentleness evident to everyone?
• Is my gentleness consistent or on and off again?
• Is there someone I need to apologize to and start being gentle with in the future?
• Prayerfully read the verses again and ask yourself which of the questions did you answer in a way that you made you realize that a change needs to happen?
• Finally what are you going to do about it? Talk to God, decide and go do it.
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