HUMBLY CONFIDENT! – Philippians 4:12-13 Devotional

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HUMBLY CONFIDENT​!

Philippians 4:12-13 – Devotional

Philippians 4:12-13

“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. I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.

As improbable as it may seem, I once played football. I played center on offense and linebacker on defense. As a matter of fact I scored one touchdown as a center during my high school years. For those of you who are not familiar with the rules of football, the only eligible receivers are those at each end of the line of scrimmage or in the backfield.

So how did it happen? Our team was ahead and we had a silly play that we had worked out. Everyone on our team was lined up to the left of me, which made me eligible. As the other team went for the receivers on the other side of the field, I was wide open. The ball fluttered to me in the end zone and it was a touchdown. Even the referees had to have it explained to them before they allowed the score. We all laughed at the absurdity of the play.

In the modern world of college and professional football, it has become such a spectacle of strutting and showing-off after a score that a penalty is now assessed. This display of pride is actually ugly and repulsive to just about everyone except the one who is flaunting his score.

So, is pride ever appropriate for the believer? I think it is, but there is a huge qualifier. It is not pride in ourselves, but pride in how great and mighty the Lord is. He is worthy of adoration and praise! We have nothing for which we can take pride. According to Isaiah 64:6: “All of our righteousness is as filthy rags.” Our pride is not in anything we do ourselves, but in what a God does in spite of us.

Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

The Bible in One Year & Prayer

February 20th: Leviticus 9:7-10:20, Mark 4:1-5:20, Psalm 37:29-40, and Proverbs 10:6-7

New Testament Scripture & Prayer

February 20th: Mark 4:1-5:20, Psalm 37:29-40, and Proverbs 10:6-7

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RELAX AND GIVE THANKS!​ – Philippians 4:6 Devotional

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RELAX AND GIVE THANKS!

Philippians 4:6 – Devotional

Philippians 4:6

“Do not be covered with anxiety about your situation, but in every detail of your life, with prayer and supplication, with thanks in your heart, let your requests be lifted to God.

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “Relax and Give Thanks!” followed by Pastor Cecil’s Prayer by clicking above on the play button.

Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

Your Guide to Read the Bible in One Year

January 6th: Genesis 13:5-15:21, Matthew 5:27-48, Psalm 6:1-10, and Proverbs 1:29-33

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OUR TRUE CITIZENSHIP!​ – Philippians 3:20 Devotional

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OUR TRUE CITIZENSHIP!

Philippians 3:20 – Devotional

Philippians 3:20

“Our citizenship is in heaven, from which we eagerly await our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.

I reside in Tumwater, Washington, however my zip code is the same as Olympia, Washington. There are instances where a person’s place of residence is in an area that shows a different location than where they actually reside.

There are certain localities in the world where a person’s residence is nearer a town or city in another nation. One road, river, or railroad can make a distinction as to how an address is determined.

When I was stationed in St. Anthony, Newfoundland, Canada, I had a mail box with a Canadian address. Mail sent to that address came to me, but I was not a Canadian citizen. I was only a temporary resident.

As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ we are citizens of heaven. We may have a temporary address here in this world, but our forever home is celestial and eternal. I frequently find myself homesick for a place I have never been, but I will reside there forever and ever. That is my real citizenship!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for September 19th:

      • Isaiah 30:12-33:9
      • Galatians 5:1-12
      • Psalm 63:1-11
      • Proverbs 23:22

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New Living Translation (NLT) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

Scripture Reading for September 19th

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for September 19th:

      • Galatians 5:1-12
      • Psalm 63:1-11
      • Proverbs 23:22

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New Living Translation (NLT) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

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WAITING EXPECTANTLY! – Philippians 3:20 Devotional

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WAITING EXPECTANTLY​​​!

Philippians 3:20 –  Devotional

Philippians 3:20

“Our citizenship is in heaven, from which we eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.”

Listen to today’s Message of the Week, “Waiting Expectantly,” followed by Pastor Cecil’s Prayer by clicking above on the play button.

Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for August 26th:

      • Job 20:1-22:30
      • 2 Corinthians 1:1-11
      • Psalm 40:11-17
      • Proverbs 22:2-4

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New Living Translation (NLT) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for August 26th:

      • 2 Corinthians 1:1-11
      • Psalm 40:11-17
      • Proverbs 22:2-4

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New Living Translation (NLT) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

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OUR REASON FOR LIVING!​ – Philippians 1:21 Devotional

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OUR REASON FOR LIVING!

Philippians 1:21 – Devotional

Philippians 1:21

“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

A proud father was introducing his four-year-old daughter to his boss, the Mayor of the city. The young girl was known to be precocious, but her father thought she would be awed as she was introduced to this high city official.

As the Mayor bowed down and politely extended his hand to the young girl, he said, “Hi, I am the Mayor.” The young girl looked straight into his eyes and asked, “Why?” The Mayor was stunned to silence by the question and quickly moved on to the next group of constituents.

Back in his office the Mayor mulled over the girl’s innocent question. He was a Christian and was left to ponder the wisdom that this young child had confronted him with. Why was he doing the things he did? He always tried to be the best person and the best Mayor he could be, but was that enough?

As he bowed and began to pray, Philippians 1:21 entered his memory. That was the answer! He had to live for Christ in the words he spoke and in the things he did. In that quiet moment in his office, the Mayor determined that he would have an answer to why he did what he did . . . it would be to honor and glorify Jesus. Why do you do the things you do?

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for August 22nd:

      • Job 4:1-7:21
      • 1 Corinthians 14:18-40
      • Psalm 37:30-40
      • Proverbs 21:27

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for August 22nd:

      • 1 Corinthians 14:18-40
      • Psalm 37:30-40
      • Proverbs 21:27

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

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OTHERS!​ – Philippians 2:3 Devotional

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OTHERS!

Philippians 2:3 – Devotional

Philippians 2:3

“Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit,
but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.

We live in a dog-eat-dog world that glorifies individual desires above the concern to serve others. Self-help gurus stress the importance of glorifying self regardless of what others think or feel. The message of the cross is one of self-sacrifice for the benefit of others.

It is interesting that we do not have to learn self-centered behavior. We come into the world kicking and screaming to be fed or changed at any and all hours of the day or night. We can tolerate that behavior in infants, but sadly we have grown adults that still express that same behavior.

I am sad to say that we have Christians who also display this pattern of life. They are not so much interested in serving others but in having others serve them. I am always impressed by Stephen who was chosen to serve tables set for widows and orphans. That did not restrict him from preaching the cross and led his being able to give his life for the sake of Christ. May we all live for Christ and for others!

Blessings dear hearts walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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One Year Bible Scripture for Today

by Pastor Cecil

One Year Bible Reading for June 27th:

      • 2 Kings 10:32-12:21
      • Acts 18:1-22,
      • Psalm 145:1-21
      • Proverbs 18:1

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs Scripture Reading for June 27th:

      • Acts 18:1-22,
      • Psalm 145:1-21
      • Proverbs 18:1

Today Pastor Cecil is reading from the New King James Version (NKJV) if you’d like to follow along in your Bible.

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