This is day 7 of our 27 day gratitude and prayer guide in preparation for Thanksgiving. You can download the entire guide here
Day 1: Read: Philippians 4:6-7
Prepare for your reading:
Ask God to shine light on His word for us. “Open the eyes of my heart, Lord. I want to see you.”
Read: Philippians 4:6-7
Try reading from two or more versions and see if any give you a different insight on the passage.
Write these verses down on a different sheet of paper. Perhaps try to memorize them or place them somewhere visible through the day
Scripture interprets scripture:
How does Matthew 6:28-34 support your understanding of Philippians 4:6-7?
How does the generosity of Philippian believers (Philippians 4:10-19) shed light on Philippians 4:6-7?
Prayer of Adoration
Preparation for prayer:
Write some things down about God that you see in this passage cause adoration for Him:
Spend time in prayer
Take time to praise God for what you see in this passage – you can use this as a prompt.
Father, you provide a peace that goes beyond all of my understanding. You watch over me in times of plenty and in times of need. You are the God of peace in whom I rejoice.
In times of severe trial, you are there. In times of extreme poverty, you still provide. You are the God of grace who turns the hardest times into times of overwhelming joy.
As I see how you clothed the flowers and trees in all their autumn splendor, as I see how you provide for the birds of the air, I praise you for you are indeed Yahweh Yirra, “the Lord who provides.” You provide not just for the physical things, but you provide hope and life. You provide for the needs of my heart through your Son, and it’s through Him I offer my praises. Amen.