As I have studied Philippians chapter one over the past few weeks, I cannot help being grateful for, affectionate toward, and praying for the believers at Bible Center Church in Charleston, WV. Below is Philippians 1:3-11 from the New Living Translation. As Paul addresses all the saints at Philippi (verse 1) from his heart, this passage expresses my heart and hope for all the saints at Bible Center.
Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
So it is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a special place in my heart. You share with me the special favor of God.... God knows how much I love you and long for you with the tender compassion of Christ Jesus.
I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. May you always be filled with the fruit of your salvation—the righteous character produced in your life by Jesus Christ—for this will bring much glory and praise to God.
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I am praying for you, your family and the people of Calvary Community Church. This was very special to read. I also enjoyed the next one about the two boys and the puddle... a nice chuckle after a silent tear of thankfulness.
Sheri Roberts
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