Daily Bible Reading and Prayer, KJV, May 10-Nov 9, 2018, Acts to Hebrews

Sept 3, Philippians 1, Ps 25

I just realized I already did Ephesians at the beginning of this book so I will do Philippians now.

Philippians 1:1-30 KJV
[1] Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons:

[2] Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.

[3] I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

[4] Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,

[5] For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;

[6] Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
We are always improving and growing and will do so until Christ comes. So if you think you are not a good enough Christian or anything like that remember you will always continue to grow. Also different people grow at different speeds. If you know someone who is a more mature Christian than you even though you have been a Christian longer, don't be discouraged, God has you growing at the speed you are for a reason.

[7] Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.

[8] For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ.

[9] And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;

[10] That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;

[11] Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

[12] But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

[13] So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;

[14] And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

[15] Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

[16] The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

[17] But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

[18] What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
Some people interpret and preach the gospel slightly differently than you might, but if souls are being saved and Jesus is being glorified than I am happy.

[19] For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

[20] According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.
Never be ashamed of living for Christ.

[21] For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
I love this verse.

[22] But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.

[23] For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better:

[24] Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.

[25] And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith;

[26] That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.

[27] Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;

[28] And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.

[29] For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

[30] Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.

Psalm 25:1-22 KJV
[1] Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.

[2] O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.
What we just read in Philippines, verse 20, said let me not be ashamed or something like that!

[3] Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.

[4] Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.

[5] Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.

[6] Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.

[7] Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O Lord.

[8] Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.

[9] The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.

[10] All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.

[11] For thy name's sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.

[12] What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.

[13] His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.

[14] The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.

[15] Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.

[16] Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.

[17] The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.

[18] Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.

[19] Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.

[20] O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.

[21] Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.

[22] Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.

Dear Lord, You are awesome and holy! It's my desire to serve You. Thank you for Your many blessings, thank you for hearing and answering prayers. Please help us to never be ashamed of being Christians and serving You. Please bless everyone who helps hand out tracts and invitations to church on Wednesday. Please bring people to You through that if it is Your will. Please be near to those who need You, You know exactly who I am thinking of especially. Please bless and keep everyone in my prayer journal, in Jesus's name, Amen