Guest blogger: Rick Osborne
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Day six
• 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 10 – 13.. Read them slowly and think over what is being said. Read them again and again.
10. I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you have been 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.
12. 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.
13. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
• Now ask yourself questions and discuss the answers with God. Here are some that you can start with.
• Do I show concern, care and appreciation for my Spiritual leaders?
• Am I learning to be content no matter what my circumstances? What does that look like?
• Am I content with what I have?
• Am I content with my life?
• Does that mean we should never want more or just that we should be content at every point because God is faithful?
• 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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