to me has really served to advance the gospel."
---Philippians 1: 12
Some things are facts of life. Tires blow out and computers crash.
Teeth decay and inflation skyrockets. Ants invade picnic and people get
Promoted ahead of us. Some things can't be avoided.
Few of us have actual control over these facts of life. But before you
totally absolve yourself from any nresponsibility, there's one more fact to
consider: You are responsible for the way respond to these everyday,
Unavoidable inconvenience. You can either give up in dismay, or you can
look to your sovereign Lord, who has everything under control.
The apostle Paul assumed responsibility for his attitude toward
trials. When he wrote Philippians 1:12, he knew that his response played
a part in advancing the gospel -- that's why he took seriously his attitude
When he stumble upon unavoidable problemas----- because more was
At stake. Other lives could be influenced. God was taking notice.
You may not be in prison as was Paul. However, today you
May find yourself in a set of circumstances over which you
Have no control. The weather has ruined your ourdoor plans.
The traffic forced you to be late for an appointment. The
Electricty went out thid morning in your home. You may not
be able to claim responsibility for the situation, buy you not
Be able to claim respondiblity for the situation, but you can
Be accountable for a godly response. Just remember what's
at stakes.
Dear Lord Jesus, I realize I that I have an opportunity today to
Advance Your Gospel by my patient response to problems. I
Prayed your Gospel by my patient response to problems I pray
That as others look on ---whtether my family, neighbors or co-
Theys will see that You give power and strenght to smile through
Circumstances. I knew that and strenght to smile through the
Your day.
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