Quote from Forum Archives on October 11, 2002, 10:08 am

Posted by: masinick <masinick@...>

Dear friends,

The book of Philippians, written by the apostle Paul to his
friends in Philippi while imprisoned, always elicits a strong
response from me, personally, and the message from today's Quiet
Walk Devotional is no exception to that. Paul "got it", that
is, He understood the very nature of Christ and what Christ did
for us on the Cross, and how He IS God with us. Paul also
learned how to practice a selfless life style, modeling his own
behavior after that of Jesus Christ.

My prayer is that I can learn the same thing and give completely
of myself, desiring only what God wants for my life. I'm not
perfect, and I struggle with this, but that is my heart's
desire. I pray for each of you, too. What is your deepest
heart's desire?

Your Brother in Christ,
Brian

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Q U I E T W A L K D E V O T I O N A L
by Walk Thru the Bible

Friday, October 11, 2002

PHILIPPIANS 2

We are exhorted to be like Christ, who practiced only
selflessness.

INSIGHT

Selfishness is the source of most interpersonal conflict.
Someone is taking something from us (materially, emotionally,
socially, etc.) that we donO~t want to give, and we fight to
keep or gain our desires.

Unselfishness is the source of most interpersonal harmony. Think
about the people you really like; even famous people you don't
know personally. Usually the reason you like them is because
they are gracious and kind, and give of themselves.

If you want to be a harmonious, likable person, you must be
unselfish.

PRAYER

* Thank the Lord that we see God in Christ, and praise Him for
the privilege of knowing Him:

Daniel answered and said:
'Blessed be the name of God forever and ever,
For wisdom and might are His.
And He changes the times and the seasons;
He removes kings and raises up kings;
He gives wisdom to the wise
And knowledge to those who have
understanding.
He reveals deep and secret things;
He knows what is in the darkness,
And light dwells with Him'(Daniel 2:20-22).

* Pause for praise and thanksgiving, and pray this confession to
the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:

Against You, You only, have I sinned,
And done this evil in Your sight;
That You may be found just when You speak,
And blameless when You judge (Psalm 51:4).

* Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind. Now
pray this affirmation to the Lord:

He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us
into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have
redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins
(Colossians 1:13-14).

* As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
* greater personal discipline,
* persecuted Christians,
* your activities for the day.

* Close this time of worship with the following prayer:

May the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may
your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the
coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful,
who also will do it (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24).

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