Philemon

"I pray that you will be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ."(Philemon verse 6)

the word: sharing
is from the word "koinonia".
the "mutual sharing of all life" as brothers and sisters by faith.

Scriptures like these wake me up. They mean a lot to me. Because it's hard for me to be with people. I'm more of a one-on-one person. Or even a couple of people at a time. I can't really handle crowds. But Paul repeated himself over and over again when he wrote the epistles and letters to the churches... that he longed to be with them. He and his fellow prisoners always wrestled in prayer that the church may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and FULLY assured.







Do I wrestle in prayer for the church?






Do I long to be with my fellow believers?



Paul's longing does not come natural to me. And I don't think it came natural to him either. His heart was deep in love for people because God overtook his.




then verse 7.......

"..you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints."




Do you know people who refresh your heart?

I certainly do.
What does that entail? How does it happen?
I want to think about this more.




How can I inspire somebody's heart today?





I want you, God, to overtake my heart for your people. To actively share my faith not just have it. I know the best news. I have true life. I have freedom. I know Christ. He is mine. I am His.

I choose to serve you, Jesus.
I don't want to just say.... "I want to be obedient."
Lord, I CHOOSE TO BE! Make me obedient for the sake of the cross!




I am so small.
Humble me.




I desire to have a full understanding of every good thing that I have in Christ Jesus......





Hear my prayer, Jesus.


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Today I appreciate: The book of Philemon, "Lyssarina dates", Erin Beaver, Psalm 8, sweet potatoe fries, and chapstick