September 4, 2022 - Prayer and Peace

“I can do everything through him who gives me strength.” ~Philippians 4:13

We’re wrapping up our “More Than a Motto” series this Sunday with a look at perhaps the most familiar of all the popular slogans found in Philippians.

Please know these words are not about making the sales numbers, passing that semester exam, winning the golf tournament, or losing those twenty pounds. When Paul proclaims that he can do everything through God in Christ, he’s talking about serving others with humility and sacrifice, regardless of his own current circumstance.

Can you imagine? Patiently listening to the grumbling neighbor when I’m not sure how I’m going to pay this month’s bills? Serving that sick lady from Bible class when I’ve got reports past due at work? Forgiving my cousin when what she said about me has wounded me deeply? Is that even possible? Does anybody really live like that? If so, how?

Well, certainly not with their own strength. That’s impossible.

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