Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. (Philippians 3:12)
Jesus, thank you for laying hold of my life; help me press on day by day this Lent; help me answer the upward call.
Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, (Philippians 3:13)
Holy Spirit, please help me find the freedom to let go of past burdens and press on to what is ahead.
I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:14)
Holy Father, though I see through a glass dimly, help me keep my eyes on the prize: life forever in your presence.
Therefore let us, as many as are mature, have this mind; and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal even this to you. (Philippians 3:15)
Father, bring us to maturity and give us a quiet common mind about the truth of the gospel. Thank you.
Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind. (Philippians 3:16)
Holy Spirit, please help us throughout this diocese to have the same mind which was also in Christ Jesus.
Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. (Philippians 3:17)
Jesus, please raise up leaders and teachers throughout your church who will be effective ministers and mentors of your grace and mercy. Thank you.
A word received: You are in my care; don’t be afraid.
Thursday: 37:19-42; Habakkuk 3:1-10(11-15)16-18; Philippians 3:12-21; John 17:1-8
Friday: 35; Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32; Philippians 4:1-9; John 17:9-19
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