Glorify God the Father

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. —Romans 15:5-6 

God gives us endurance.

He encourages us.

May God give us the same attitude of mind toward each other that Jesus had.

With one mind we glorify God.

With one voice we praise the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Glory be to the God and Father of us all.

I Press On

I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 3:14 

Paul reminded the Philippians that he was pressing on toward the goal God had called him toward.

God calls each of us to His goal.

And Oswald Chambers reminded me today that God wants us to grow closer to Him through the process.

Not to receive any benefit except to grow holy.

Not even to accomplish the end goal.

Rather, to do God's will throughout the journey.

God has called us heavenward in Christ Jesus.

And He will accomplish His purpose.

Whether He accomplishes it through us, He leaves to us to decide.

Grace, Mercy and Peace

 Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. — 2 Timothy 1:2

This morning I'll join my friend Jen for a walk from my house over to Mission Trails.

We'll walk the Visitor's Center Loop and then head down to the dam and back, about 4 miles.

We are planning to start early to avoid the crowds and the heat.

Here's a photo I took last time we went there together.

Usually we go about 3 miles, so this one will be a bit longer, if we're up for it.

Next month Jen will move to Texas.

She sold her house nearby in just two days.

Her company is located in San Antonio so she is considering getting a new home near there.

It will be fun to catch up and hear about her new plans, once her daughter goes off to college.

Grace, mercy and peace from God to you.

He Began a Good Work in You

Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. — Philippians 1:3

How comforting to know that God's work in me is not finished.

He will continue to work in my life daily.

And He will carry on His work until I am complete.

He will not give up on me.

Rather, He will continue the good work He has begun until the day Christ Jesus comes again.

I am thankful.

And blessed.