When you are in your darkest place, what comes up for you? What bubbles up out of your heart? Paul was in prison when he wrote to the church in Philippi. It was a dark and cruel place where he was held in chains. He wrote to encourage and exhort the church in their faith. He tells the church that he anticipates to soon be released through the help of the Spirit and their prayers. At the same time, whether…..
“Set your gaze on the path before you. With fixed purpose, looking straight ahead, ignore life’s distractions! Watch where you’re going! Stick to the path of truth, and the road will be safe and smooth before you. Don’t allow yourself to be sidetracked even for a moment or take the detour that leads to darkness.” (Proverbs 4:25-27, TPT) What causes you to look and turn aside? What distracts you and draws your attention? The bible warns us in several places…..
“Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” (Eccles. 4:9-12) I love how this…..