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Philippians 2:12-13 (NIV)
Do Everything Without Grumbling
12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.
Choose one or two key verses from the Scripture reading in Philippians today and do at least one of the following for your chosen verse(s).
A – Ask questions of the text (Who, what, why, where, when)
E – Emphasize certain words as you read the text over & over
I – In your own words (paraphrase one or more verses)
O – Other verses in the Bible that say the same or opposite
U – Use it; apply the truth from the text in your life
Precious Lord, I thank You for the gift of Your grace and salvation. My sins were so great, but out of Your great love, You lifted me from destruction and death to restoration and life. How could I ever thank You? Fill my heart with Your Spirit and move me toward useful ways to serve you. Allow me to serve You with joy to fulfill Your Purpose. Amen