"We are travellers…not yet in our native land" – St. Augustine
The audio-only version of the latest episode in the Philippians video series is now available to download below.
Today we continue Chapter 4 and Paul speaks in a little more detail about the gift sent to him by the Philippians.
Epistle of Joy – Episode #18 (Download)
Nearing the end of Chapter 4 of Philippians:
Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving except you only; for even in Thessalonica you sent me help once and again. Not that I seek the gift; but I seek the fruit which increases to your credit. I have received full payment, and more; I am filled, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. – Philippians 4:4-20
Here is my commentary:
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I can barely stand right now.
Everything is crashing down,
And I wonder where You are.
I try to find the words to pray.
I don’t always know what to say,
But You’re the one that can hear my heart.
Even though I don’t know what your plan is,
I know You’re making beauty from these ashes.
I’ve seen joy and I’ve seen pain.
On my knees, I call Your name.
Here’s my broken hallelujah.
With nothing left to hold onto,
I raise these empty hands to You.
Here’s my broken hallelujah.
You know the things that have brought me here.
You know the story of every tear.
‘Cause You’ve been here from the very start.
Even though I don’t know what your plan is,
I know You’re making beauty from these ashes.
I’ve seen joy and I’ve seen pain.
On my knees, I call Your name.
Here’s my broken hallelujah.
With nothing left to hold onto,
I raise these empty hands to You.
Here’s my broken hallelujah.
When all is taken away, don’t let my heart be changed.
Let me always sing Hallelujah
When I feel afraid, don’t let my hope be erased
Let me always sing Hallelujah.
Let me always sing Hallelujah.
I will always sing
I will always sing
Here’s my broken hallelujah.
The audio-only version of the latest episode in the Philippians video series is now available to download below.
Today we continue Chapter 4 and Paul speaks about how he handles plenty and paucity…
Epistle of Joy – Episode #17 (Download)
Continuing on with Chapter 4, Paul discusses “contentment”…
I rejoice 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 complain of want; for I have learned, in whatever state I am, to be content. I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound; in any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and want. I can do all things in him who strengthens me. – Philippians 4:10-13
Here’s what I had to say:
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A while back I was involved in a discussion over at another blog which I thought was interesting. The post asked the question: After Communion is it better to sit, kneel or stand?
I think the Eastern Church has a very interesting perspective to bring to this question, particularly since we never kneel during our Sunday worship.
Here is the Yearbook of the Old Testament characters:
