Reading for Today

Set some time aside; maybe 10-20 minutes each day for the next two days. Read Philippians 2:12-18 using your Bible or the passage lookup tool: Passage Lookup. After reading the passage for today, click back and continue with the items below.   

Question:

What is the essence of Paul’s challenge to the Philippians?

Photo:

Develop a plan by trusting God and then be disciplined to stay with the plan. Work daily with continuous effort at the process of growing to be more like Christ and visualizing the reward at the finish line.

Application:  What lesson has been learned or what are some plans of action I can take?

Like a runner visualizing a win, pray and see yourself being victorious each day. God’s influences will encourage and support your own efforts to build character by developing a plan, by trusting God, developing good habits, and expecting rewards.