Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content. Philippians 4:11 Good morning Prayer Team! How often do we use the word “content” to describe ourselves? Probably not often. “Content” seems like another word for failing, if one holds Read more…
But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked the opportunity. Philippians 4:10 Good morning Prayer Team! Occasionally, I use this venue to ask for prayer requests. This morning, I am writing to Read more…
The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9 Good morning Prayer Team! I’ve always been a baseball fan. And when I was young, I was a baseball player. Unfortunately I was not Read more…
“The hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, every man to his home, and will leave me alone; yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. I have said this to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world Read more…
For the kingdom of God is not food and drink but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17 Good morning, Prayer Team! For the peace from Above and the salvation of our souls, let us pray to the Lord. The first petition of the Divine Liturgy Read more…
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, Whatever things are noble, Whatever things are just, Whatever things are pure, Whatever things are lovely, Whatever things are of good report, If there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy- Meditate on these things. Philippians 4:8 Good morning Prayer Team! I Read more…
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 Good morning Prayer Team! One of the ways that the word “peace” is defined is as “absence of conflict.” Yet, conflict is part of daily life. Thus, the pursuit of Read more…
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6 Good morning Prayer Team! I find that living my life using certain mantras and affirmations helps to give me daily direction. When I feel like I’m getting Read more…
Let your gentleness be known to all man. The Lord is at hand. Philippians 4:5 Good morning Prayer Team! Today we continue a series on Philippians 4:4-13, by examining verse five. I remember a Protestant praise song from my elementary school days at a Christian school which said “and they’ll Read more…
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say, rejoice! Philippians 4:4 Good morning Prayer Team! Today I’m going to begin a ten day series focusing on a mere ten verses of scripture, Philippians 4:4-13. Each one of these verses is a powerful affirmation in itself. And taken together as Read more…
Have mercy on us o Lord, have mercy on us, for we have had more than enough of contempt. Psalm 123:3 Good morning, Prayer Team! Lord have mercy. The ending of prayer is the word “Amen,” which means “may it be so.” “Petitions” are part of an extended “prayer.” Read more…
Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, and his ears toward their cry. Psalm 34:14-15 Good morning, Prayer Team! Last weekend, I mentioned that on many Saturdays and Sundays, I’ll write reflections on the Liturgy. I’m doing Read more…