Verse of the Day 6/11

Verse of the Day 6/11

Philippians 4:8-9

English Standard Version

8 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. 9 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 received word overnight that a good friend had suddenly passed away.  He was a good golfer and was always willing to help others that were struggling with their game.  The important thing to do when taking advice from someone is to apply as best we can, what we have been taught.

So it is with God's Word.  Whether it be from a pastor, teacher, mentor or from our own study; what honors God is to take what we have learned and put them into practice, make them part of our everyday life.  As we do, God's presence, His peace will be with us.

I remember some of the lessons from Bill and every time I put them into practice on the course it will be a way of honoring and remembering him (it may be sinking a long putt, which for me is anything over 3 feet). Paul's words in today's verses are ones that we should put into practice every day of our lives, to think about and do "whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable" in our interactions with others in the power of the Spirit given to us.

Blessings,

Mike

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Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace.  NIV

Philippians 4:4-9

English Standard Version

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness[a] be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

8 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. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.