It's early Saturday morning and we have 3 people all wanting to use this laptop at the same time, so I decided I better sneak on here to do my Cover to Cover wrap up while everyone is sleeping! This week's readings were great. I say that every week! Thank you, Bev for hosting this!!!!
First of all...
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Amen... that could be the end of this post. That's why I can honestly say that if I could only have one book all I would need is my Bible. I'd be okay anywhere. I am SO grateful God planted me where I am free to have access to His Word.
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:4-7)
I love when He repeats things in His Word. I guess He wants us to Rejoice! His peace will guard my heart and mind.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. (Phil 4:8-9)
Whenever I am in a funk, or am down or negative, I hope these verses come to mind in the coming year. I have learned that sometimes I can control what comes out of my mouth (with the help of the Holy Spirit), but it's my thought life that needs improvement! I hope I am putting into practice all I am learning. I want His Word to change me!
But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. (1 Timothy 6:6-7)
We know it... But do we know it? When I get tempted to get more "stuff" (especially during the holidays)?? He is all I need to be content... He's all I need! We can't take it with us. It's one of those sayings I've heard, but didn't know it was biblical. I have known a lot of wealthy people who do not know the real meaning of contentment. I Pray I remember this if there is a time when I lose it all.
I'm SO Blessed by His Word, especially today!
Love,
Angie xoxo
Merry CHRISTmas! You have all blessed me this year and I am SO grateful God didn't make a mistake by introducing me to everyone here on this blog. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being an inspiration and for always pointing me to Jesus!
13 comments:
Terrific words I, too, will remember. Merry Christmas to you and your family. LoveJean
contentment....a beautiful and peaceful word, isn't it? Loved your thoughts on this. And, as usual, I agree totally!
Happy Christmas!
Blessed day when Jesus came to us. His peace, His presence, all holy causes to rejoice, indeed. No anxiety, no fear, just prayer and He will guard our hearts. Loved your words and your song. Merry Christmas my dear friend. Love, Annette
Beautiful post dear Sister!
Merry Christmas to you (even if you don't want a hippo).
Love, Annette
Another heart felt post by Ang Baylis, that's what keeps me coming back. I pray the Lord bless you and your family richly this holiday season and throughout the coming year. You are a blessing to many and you are loved, nothing matters more.
Ang,
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words on my blog. I feel the same way. I am looking forward to the next year and how God will continue to weave this tapestry of friends.
Beautiful thoughts from a captivated heart. Circumstances surely reveal where I am in my heart in how I handle them. I only got to post one thought just now but that one thought, I Peter 2:19 so gripped my heart! Thinking of you and I'll drop by before Christmas! Praying for you!
Merry Christmas to you! Thank YOU for your encouraging words!
Great post, Ang! Merry Christmas!
Blessings
Michelle
loved it, loved it, loved it! I need the reminder that I am BLESSED to have free access to His Word. May I not take it for granted this upcoming year.
You speak to my heart, girl.
love you,
karen
Love the encouragment of these words! The song is one of my favorites! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
I love all the scriptures you provided. I want to put to memory Phil.4:8-9. I thought since I already have Phil. 4:4-7 in my heart it would be hard to just add two more. I've not done it yet though.
It's funny because I quoted 1 Tim. 6:6 in my last post about contentment. I guess that makes it the second time in my path so one more and I better listen up, huh?
May you have a blessed Christmas.
Love,
Paula
What a blessing Jesus is and how He is all we need! Thank you for this reminder.
I also loved what you said about how God repeats things for us. He wants us to grow and learn and the best way is through repitition.
God Bless.
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