October 10 (B) – Practice!

The Secret of Being Content: Practice! Devotion by Shelly Philippians 4:9 Yes, being a growing and obedient Christian takes work, it’s not for pansies. Paul says, “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me — put it into Practice.” One must practice the Presence of God, Praying, seeking Protection from a position of God’s peace and pointing the thoughts to truth. It does not come naturally and one goes backwards as soon... Read More

October 10 (A) – Pointed Thoughts

The Secret of Being Content: Pointed Thoughts Devotion by Shelly Philippians 4:8 So from our protected position of peace with the Prince of Peace we choose to point our thoughts to what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent or praiseworthy. I don’t know about you, but for me that is a full time job. I find my thoughts have taken off like a fish on a baited hook over and over in a day and I must reel it in and then replace that thought with one that... Read More

October 9 (B) – Protected Position of God's Peace

Devotion by Shelly The Secret of Being Content: Protected Position of God’s Peace Philippians 4:7 And the Peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. When you pray about everything to the One that is always present, His peace guards you. We need a guard because we are in a daily battle to find our way to PEACE to the Prince of Peace and to operate from the position of unity/harmony with Him in our hearts. We... Read More

October 9 (A) – Prayer with Thanksgiving

Devotion by Shelly The Secret of Being Content: Prayer with Thanksgiving Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Since the moment Adam and Eve left the garden and no longer physically walked with God they called on Him in prayer. It’s talking to the One whose presence is real. Talk, ask, listen, cry, yell, be still, laugh with your Friend that loves you more than any other... Read More