Sunday, October 29, 2006

I can do all things


Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me--practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
(Phi 4:4-13)

Amazing words written by an amazing man.
We are but fragile butterflies in the hands of God. He might crush us in an instant, yet He protects us and preserves us for eternity. "
Do not be anxious about anything" - everything will be given to you if you ask. This is that simple. I cannot stop being amazed over the simplicity and beauty of the Gospel. Cleansed off of any residue of false teachings I may now fully admire its power in the Message and in the Form. This power enables every possible goodness of my heart, the goodness I did not possess, but which has been given to me in abundance thanks to God's Grace. "I can do all things through him who strengthens me." Indeed I can.

Glory to the Living God and Savior, Jesus Christ, and His Peace.

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