Scripture for Today

Scripture for Today

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  • New Testament | Philippians 2:1-13 (with Nick Locke)

    Opening Song:

    You Hold It All by Jon Guerra and Leslie Jordan

    Lyrics:

    God, we bring you the work of our hands now
    Lay it down, lay it at your feet
    What we've done, where we've been, what we've broken
    Lay it down, lay it at your feet

    You hold it all

    Jesus you hold it all

    Worried hearts, wearied hands, weakened body

    Lay them down, lay it at your feet
    What we used, what we lost, what we wasted
    Lay it down, lay it at your feet

    You hold it all

    Jesus, you hold it all

    All our plans, all our dreams,

    Lay them down, lay them at your feet
    Even if nothing comes to fruition
    Lay them down, lay it at your feet
    Lay it down, lay it at your feet

    Passage:

    1 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
    12 Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.

    (Philippians 2:1–13 ESV)

    Musical Reflection:

    All to Jesus I Surrender (SURRENDER) by Winfield S. Weeden

    Reflection Notes:

    This tune was originally intended to have two-part harmonies on the verse and four-part harmonies of the refrain; the additional harmonic fullness adds to the repeated emphasis of the words “I surrender all.”

    Prayer:

    O merciful Lord, grant to your faithful people pardon and peace, that we may be cleansed from all our sins and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

    11 min
  • Gospel | Matthew 21:28-32 (with Tom Gastil)

    Opening Song:

    How Rich a Treasure We Possess by Matt Boswell and Matt Papa

    Lyrics:

    How rich a treasure we possess
    In Jesus Christ our Lord
    His blood our ransom and defense
    His glory our reward
    The sum of all created things
    Are worthless in compare
    For our inheritance is Him
    Whose praise angels declare

    How free and costly was the love

    Displayed upon the cross
    While we were dead in untold sin
    The Sov'reign purchased us
    The will of God the Father
    Demonstrated through the Son
    The Spirit seals the greatest work
    The work which Christ has done

    How vast and measureless the flood

    Of mercy unrestrained
    The penalty was paid in full
    The spotless Lamb was slain
    Salvation what a priceless gift
    Received by grace through faith
    We stand in robes of righteousness
    We stand in Jesus' Name

    For Yours is the Kingdom

    And the power and the glory
    Yours is the Kingdom and the power and the glory
    Yours is the Kingdom and the power and the glory
    Amen yeah amen amen

    Passage:

    28 “What do you think? A man had two sons. And he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ 29 And he answered, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he changed his mind and went. 30 And he went to the other son and said the same. And he answered, ‘I go, sir,’ but did not go. 31 Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes go into the kingdom of God before you. 32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. And even when you saw it, you did not afterward change your minds and believe him.

    (Matthew 21:28–32 ESV)

    Musical Reflection:

    Jesus Loves Me by William B. Bradbury

    Reflection Notes:

    This sweet and familiar song was written in 1861 for the composer’s church school and has become a favorite because of the warm reminders associated with its text: “Jesus loves me, this I know.”

    Prayer:

    Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

    10 min
  • Psalm | Psalm 25:1-14 (with Nick Locke)

    Opening Song:

    25 by Red Rocks Worship

    Lyrics:

    To you, Lord, I lift my soul
    I will trust the one who steadies me
    I will wait and have no shame
    As you make me to know your ways
    All my days are yours
    Take me by the hand and lead me in your truth
    Teach my soul to rest only in you
    For you are the one who saves all the lengths of my days
    My hope rests only in you
    Forever I will fix my eyes
    On the rock who stands much higher
    You defend, you call me friend
    You have marked me with your righteousness
    Your presence is my home
    Take me by the hand and lead me in your truth
    Teach my soul to rest only in you
    For you are the one who saves all the lengths of my days
    My hope rests only in you
    You are good Lord
    Steadfast is your love
    You are good Lord
    Steadfast is your love
    You are good Lord
    Steadfast is your love
    You are good Lord
    Steadfast is your love
    Take me by the hand and lead me in your truth
    Teach my soul to rest only in you
    For you are the one who saves all the lengths of my days
    My hope rests only in you, only in you

    Passage:

    1 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.
    2 O my God, in you I trust;
    let me not be put to shame;
    let not my enemies exult over me.
    3 Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame;
    they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.

    4 Make me to know your ways, O LORD;

    teach me your paths.
    5 Lead me in your truth and teach me,
    for you are the God of my salvation;
    for you I wait all the day long.

    6 Remember your mercy, O LORD, and your steadfast love,

    for they have been from of old.
    7 Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
    according to your steadfast love remember me,
    for the sake of your goodness, O LORD!

    8 Good and upright is the LORD;

    therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
    9 He leads the humble in what is right,
    and teaches the humble his way.
    10 All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness,
    for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.

    11 For your name’s sake, O LORD,

    pardon my guilt, for it is great.
    12 Who is the man who fears the LORD?
    Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose.
    13 His soul shall abide in well-being,
    and his offspring shall inherit the land.
    14 The friendship of the LORD is for those who fear him,
    and he makes known to them his covenant.
    (Psalm 25:1–14 ESV)

    Musical Reflection:

    I Need Thee Every Hour (NEED) by Robert Lowry

    Reflection Notes:

    Each stanza of this familiar hymn was written by Annie Hawks as part of a poem. When she showed the composition to her pastor, Robert Lowry, he added the refrain and set the text to music for their congregation to enjoy. The musical lines always tend upward before falling back down, an apt parallel to the textual pleas reaching up to God.

    Prayer:

    I am spent, O my Christ, breath of my life. Perpetual stress and surge, in league together, make long, O long, this life, this business of living. Grappling with foes within and foes without, my soul has lost its beauty, blurred your image. Did ever oak such buffeting from winds or ship receive from waves as I do now? Labor to labor, task succeeds to task. . . . Friendship has bowed and illness wasted me. . . . Do not forsake me, my Strength, I beseech you. When the storms beat hard I may have betrayed you, but let me return to you now.
    -Gregory of Nazianzus

    13 min
  • Old Testament | Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32 (with Bryan Zuetel)

    Opening Song:

    Create in Me (Psalm 51) by Paul Zach

    Lyrics:

    Create in me
    A clean heart oh Lord
    Create in me
    A clean heart oh Lord

    Against you only I’ve sinned

    Done evil in your side
    But you’ve shown me what I’ve done
    With mercy in your eyes
    Then wash my shame and guilty way
    My wearies all renew
    From all my sin into your face
    Let me turn to you

    Create in me

    A clean heart oh Lord
    Create in me
    A clean heart oh Lord

    So I will give you what you asked

    A humble broken heart
    A spirit burning down to ash
    With a flame oh God
    Then ask will be your mercy Lord
    Transforming all of me
    To every act and every way
    Your love and glories speaks

    Create in me

    A clean heart oh Lord (Create in me a clean heart oh Lord)
    Create in me
    A clean heart oh Lord (Create in me a clean heart oh Lord)

    Have mercy on me

    According to your endless love
    Have mercy on me
    According to your endless love
    Oh have mercy on me
    According to your endless love
    Have mercy on me
    According to your endless love
    According to your endless love
    According to your endless love

    Passage:

    1 The word of the LORD came to me: 2 “What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge’? 3 As I live, declares the Lord GOD, this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel. 4 Behold, all souls are mine; the soul of the father as well as the soul of the son is mine: the soul who sins shall die.

    25 “Yet you say, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ Hear now, O house of Israel: Is my way not just? Is it not your ways that are not just? 26 When a righteous person turns away from his righteousness and does injustice, he shall die for it; for the injustice that he has done he shall die. 27 Again, when a wicked person turns away from the wickedness he has committed and does what is just and right, he shall save his life. 28 Because he considered and turned away from all the transgressions that he had committed, he shall surely live; he shall not die. 29 Yet the house of Israel says, ‘The way of the Lord is not just.’ O house of Israel, are my ways not just? Is it not your ways that are not just?

    30 “Therefore I will judge you, O house of Israel, every one according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, lest iniquity be your ruin. 31 Cast away from you all the transgressions that you have committed, and make yourselves a new heart and a new spirit! Why will you die, O house of Israel? 32 For I have no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Lord GOD; so turn, and live.”

    (Ezekiel 18:1–4, 25–32 ESV)

    Musical Reflection:

    Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545: II. Andante by W. A. Mozart

    Reflection Notes:

    In true fashion for Mozart’s middle movements, this Andante blooms slowly with gentle and delicate notes; the melody ascends in joyful fashion at the most climactic points before settling back down with the satisfying left hand harmonies.

    Prayer:

    Father, what we know not, teach us; what we have not, give us; what we are not, make us; for the sake of your Son our Savior. Amen.
    -Old Anglican Prayer

    12 min
  • Monday Reflection | Philippians 2:1-11

    Sunday’s Sermon:

    Aliso Creek Church Podcast

    Passage:

    1 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

    (Philippians 2:1–11 ESV)

    Song:

    The Goodness of Jesus by Fiona Aghajanian, Harrison Druery, Jaywan Maxwell, Jonny Robinson, Michael Farren, and Rich Thompson

    Lyrics:

    Come you weary heart now to Jesus
    Come you anxious soul now and see
    There is perfect love and comfort in your tears
    Rest here in His wondrous peace

    Oh the goodness the goodness of Jesus

    Satisfied he is all that I need
    May it be come what may that I rest all my days
    In the goodness of Jesus

    Come find what this world cannot offer

    Come and find your joy here complete
    Taste the living water never thirst again
    Rest here in His wondrous peace

    Come and find your hope now in Jesus

    He is all he said he would be
    Grace is overflowing from the Saviour’s heart
    Rest here in His wondrous peace

    Prayer:

    This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.

    8 min
  • Gospel | Matthew 20:1-16 (with Jeff Sholar)

    Opening Song:

    Open Hands by Jessica Fox, Paul Zach, and Taylor Leonhardt

    Lyrics:

    The earth you made and blest in days, your spirit breathing into clay:
    Lord, I receive with open hands

    The breath that fails, the light that fades while earth and heaven pass

    away,
    I let them go with open hands.

    In desert days a feast you spread and with your manna I am fed,

    Lord, I receive with open hands.

    And when another needs this bread,

    They ask as Christ, who broke and blessed
    I let it go with open hands.

    The work that waits for me today, the joys and sorrows on the way,

    Lord, I receive with open hands.

    And just as earth you freely gave,

    so any goodness I have made
    I let it go with open hands.

    Passage:

    1 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 And going out about the third hour he saw others standing idle in the marketplace, 4 and to them he said, ‘You go into the vineyard too, and whatever is right I will give you.’ 5 So they went. Going out again about the sixth hour and the ninth hour, he did the same. 6 And about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing. And he said to them, ‘Why do you stand here idle all day?’ 7 They said to him, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You go into the vineyard too.’ 8 And when evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Call the laborers and pay them their wages, beginning with the last, up to the first.’ 9 And when those hired about the eleventh hour came, each of them received a denarius. 10 Now when those hired first came, they thought they would receive more, but each of them also received a denarius. 11 And on receiving it they grumbled at the master of the house, 12 saying, ‘These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.’ 13 But he replied to one of them, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong. Did you not agree with me for a denarius? 14 Take what belongs to you and go. I choose to give to this last worker as I give to you. 15 Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or do you begrudge my generosity?’ 16 So the last will be first, and the first last.”
    (Matthew 20:1–16 ESV)

    Musical Reflection:

    “Air on the G String” from Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major by J.S. Bach

    Reflection Notes:

    The slow, descending bass line creates musical “steps” in an elegant fashion while a suspended melody several octaves above creates a satisfying combination of sound registers.

    Prayer:

    O merciful Lord, grant to your faithful people pardon and peace, that we may be cleansed from all our sins and serve you with a quiet mind; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

    12 min
  • New Testament | Philippians 1:21-27 (with Tom Gastil)

    Opening Song:

    To Live is Christ by Ben McDonald, Casey Brown, David Frey, and Jonathan Smith

    Lyrics:

    If I rise let me rise on You
    Not on all of my successes
    My esteem or my pursuits
    If I lose let me lose my life
    'Cause if I belong to Jesus
    The flesh is crucified

    For me to live is Christ

    For me to live is Christ
    For me to live is Christ
    To die is gain

    If I grow let me grow in You

    Wilt the seeds of wanting more
    Ripping pride out by the roots
    And if I'm still let me hear You speak
    Not the tone of my transgressions
    But the song of the redeemed

    My great desire is to be with You

    But this is the place You chose for me
    This is the place You chose for me
    To lift my cross and give ev'rything
    This is the time You gave to me
    This is the time You gave to me

    For me to live is Christ

    For me to live is Christ
    For me to live is Christ
    To die is gain
    I'll never be the same
    I'll never be the same
    For me to live is Christ
    To die is gain

    Passage:

    21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. 23 I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. 24 But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account. 25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again.
    27 Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel,
    (Philippians 1:21–27 ESV)

    Musical Reflection:

    “Be Thou My Vision,” old Irish folk tune

    Reflection Notes:

    The hymn commonly known as “Be Thou My Vision” is set to the tune SLANE, which is an old Irish folk tune. It samples both major and minor tonalities, with a perfect balance between the two.

    Prayer:

    Eternal God, we bless you for all people holy and humble of heart who served you here of whom also you did make trial and found them worthy for yourself. Happy are the souls who, being loosed from the earthly prison, go freely into heaven, there to behold their dearest Lord face to face, and are no more disquieted by any fear of death but rejoice in glory everlasting. And we ask you so to guide and defend us that finally we may attain to that glory and to the gladsome praises of your godhead, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, forever and forevermore. Amen.
    -Augustine

    11 min
  • Psalm | Psalm 145:14-21 (with Nick Locke)

    Opening Song:

    Psalm 145 by Brian Eichelberger and Dustin Kensrue

    Lyrics:

    I will bless You all of my days Lord
    I will praise You always my God and King
    I will bless and honor Your name Lord
    Always and forever my soul will sing

    Such a vast unsearchable greatness

    Great is Yahweh worthy of all our praise
    Let your people sound through the ages
    All your awesome works till the end of days

    We have seen your splendor and glory

    We have seen your wonders and stand amazed
    Every tongue will echo your story
    Everyone will sing of your righteous ways

    Oh let all that lives ever bless His name

    All that you have made Lord will praise you

    All your saints will worship in joyful strains
    Praise the Lord who ransoms and rescues
    Praise the God of glory who ever reigns

    He is holy judging the wicked

    Guarding those that love him and fear his name
    All that call out Yahweh is with them
    He will hear their cries He is strong to save

    He upholds the one who is stumbling

    Lifting up those burdened with heavy loads
    Opening his hands to the hungry
    Blessing all that look to their Lord in hope

    He is tender toward his creation

    He is faithful and gracious in all he does
    Great is Yahweh full with compassion
    Slow to anger filled with unfailing love

    Oh let all that live ever bless His name

    Oh let all that live ever bless His name

    Passage:

    14 The LORD upholds all who are falling
    and raises up all who are bowed down.
    15 The eyes of all look to you,
    and you give them their food in due season.
    16 You open your hand;
    you satisfy the desire of every living thing.
    17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways
    and kind in all his works.
    18 The LORD is near to all who call on him,
    to all who call on him in truth.
    19 He fulfills the desire of those who fear him;
    he also hears their cry and saves them.
    20 The LORD preserves all who love him,
    but all the wicked he will destroy.

    21 My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD,

    and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever.
    (Psalm 145:14–21 ESV)

    Musical Reflection:

    “Breathe on Me, Breath of God” by Robert Jackson

    Reflection Notes:

    TRENTHAM is a tune by Robert Jackson, an English composer during the nineteenth century. It fits perfectly with the text for “Breath On Me, Breath of God,” by Edwin Hatch; each phrase is allotted ample space for reflection.

    Prayer:

    Lord, since it is you who feed us and you who meet our needs, ordinary human labor such as farming, cooking, and knitting have great dignity. They are means by which you love your creation. Help me to sense that dignity so I can do the simplest of tasks to your glory. Amen.
    -Tim Keller

    10 min
  • Old Testament | Jonah 3:10-4:10 (with Nick Locke)

    Opening Song:

    O Lord, open our lips and our mouths will declare Your praise.
    Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
    As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end,
    Amen.

    The Scripture for today is Jonah 3:10-4:11.

    Let’s prepare our hearts to hear from God’s word as we listen to Steadfast Love by Robbie Seay and Shane Barnard. The verse’s melody gradually ascends higher with each line, gaining intensity in an emotional cry. In contrast, the chorus remains more static, a representation of the steadfastness of the Lord’s love regardless of our sin or our doubts.

    Lyrics:

    When fear's so overwhelming

    I can feel it in my skin
    And the bitterness of losing faith
    Like poison on my lips
    When life feels like a never ending
    Weight upon my soul
    Oh I need You oh Lord

    Your steadfast love never ceases

    Your goodness God
    Calling me to rest
    Your mercy just when I need it
    How great is Your faithfulness

    The weight of every sin

    Is closing in on human bones
    As the Son of God was dreaming about
    What tomorrow holds
    The night so overwhelming
    Blood and water start to flow
    Not my will oh but Yours
    Bridge
    I'll sing the song
    Of the wounded One
    Oh not my will
    Father Yours be done
    In Your mercy
    You have wounded me
    And by Your wounds
    Jesus I am healed
    Oh by Your wounds
    Jesus I am healed

    How great is Your faithfulness

    How great is Your faithfulness

    Passage:

    10 When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil way, God relented of the disaster that he had said he would do to them, and he did not do it.
    1 But it displeased Jonah exceedingly, and he was angry. 2 And he prayed to the LORD and said, “O LORD, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from disaster. 3 Therefore now, O LORD, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live.” 4 And the LORD said, “Do you do well to be angry?”
    5 Jonah went out of the city and sat to the east of the city and made a booth for himself there. He sat under it in the shade, till he should see what would become of the city. 6 Now the LORD God appointed a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that it might be a shade over his head, to save him from his discomfort. So Jonah was exceedingly glad because of the plant. 7 But when dawn came up the next day, God appointed a worm that attacked the plant, so that it withered. 8 When the sun rose, God appointed a scorching east wind, and the sun beat down on the head of Jonah so that he was faint. And he asked that he might die and said, “It is better for me to die than to live.” 9 But God said to Jonah, “Do you do well to be angry for the plant?” And he said, “Yes, I do well to be angry, angry enough to die.” 10 And the LORD said, “You pity the plant, for which you did not labor, nor did you make it grow, which came into being in a night and perished in a night. 11 And should not I pity Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than 120,000 persons who do not know their right hand from their left, and also much cattle?”
    (Jonah 3:10–4:11 ESV)

    Musical Reflection:

    Jesus, Remember Me by Jacques Berthier

    Reflection Notes:

    “Jesus, Remember Me” is a tune from the French Taizé tradition; these simple songs are meant to be repeated indefinitely with added instrumentation or voice parts. They are meant to be meditative and allow for prayer.

    Prayer:

    Father, what we know not, teach us; what we have not, give us; what we are not, make us; for the sake of your Son our Savior. Amen.
    -Old Anglican Prayer

    12 min
  • Monday Reflection | Philippians 1:21-30

    Sunday’s Sermon:

    Aliso Creek Church Podcast

    Passage:

    21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. 23 I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. 24 But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account. 25 Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith, 26 so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again.
    27 Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving side by side for the faith of the gospel, 28 and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God. 29 For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, 30 engaged in the same conflict that you saw I had and now hear that I still have.
    (Philippians 1:21–30 ESV)

    Song:

    Your Will Be Done by Jonny Robinson and Rich Thompson

    Lyrics:

    Your will be done my God and Father
    As in heaven so on earth
    My heart is drawn to self-exalting
    Help me seek Your kingdom first
    As Jesus walked so shall I walk
    Held by Your same unchanging love
    Be still my soul O lift your voice and pray
    Father not my will but Yours be done

    How in that garden he persisted

    I may never fully know
    The fearful weight of true obedience
    It was held by him alone
    What wondrous faith to bear that cross
    To bear my sin what wondrous love
    My hope was sure when there my Saviour prayed
    Father not my will but Yours be done

    When I am lost when I am broken

    In the night of fear and doubt
    Still I will trust in my good Father
    Yes to one great King I bow
    As Jesus rose so I shall rise
    In ransomed glory at the throne
    My heart restored with all Your saints I sing
    Father not my will but Yours be done

    As we go forth our God and Father

    Lead us daily in the fight
    That all the world might see Your glory
    And Your Name be lifted high
    And in this Name we overcome
    For You shall see us safely home
    Now as Your church we lift our voice and pray
    Father not my will but Yours be done

    And in this Name we overcome

    For You shall see us safely home
    Now as Your church we lift our voice and pray
    Father not my will but Yours be done
    Father not my will but Yours be done
    Father not my will but Yours be done

    Prayer:

    This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.

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