"My eager expectation and hope is that I shall not be put to shame in any way, but that with all boldness, now as always, Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death." Philippians 1:20
This is a powerful statement Paul makes, it gives us insight who Paul is or who Saul has become. He is not living for self, this could bring shame upon him, he is living for Christ in a very bold way. His witness gives testimony to who Christ is and what He is doing in the life of Paul. Saul was a very proud man, this pride was his undoing. Paul on the other hand has the same traits but they are being tempered by his life for Christ. How is our Lord using a former weakness as a strength to glorify His body?
Dear Father, the crisp clean air feels good this morning. You created each of us in Your image with our own uniqueness, help me use that uniqueness to glorify You and not bring shame upon myself. I thank You for showing us how to take a weakness and turn it into a strength for You, You made us perfect. May I glorify You today in some way and may I be a blessing to those I encounter. Thankful for a beautiful day ahead and friends to share it with. In Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Our Lady of Victory, Pray for us.
This is a powerful statement Paul makes, it gives us insight who Paul is or who Saul has become. He is not living for self, this could bring shame upon him, he is living for Christ in a very bold way. His witness gives testimony to who Christ is and what He is doing in the life of Paul. Saul was a very proud man, this pride was his undoing. Paul on the other hand has the same traits but they are being tempered by his life for Christ. How is our Lord using a former weakness as a strength to glorify His body?
Dear Father, the crisp clean air feels good this morning. You created each of us in Your image with our own uniqueness, help me use that uniqueness to glorify You and not bring shame upon myself. I thank You for showing us how to take a weakness and turn it into a strength for You, You made us perfect. May I glorify You today in some way and may I be a blessing to those I encounter. Thankful for a beautiful day ahead and friends to share it with. In Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Our Lady of Victory, Pray for us.
Not a song but fits the reflection. I dare you to listen to it and then do it.
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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