Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Philippians 1: 9-11 (Part 1). Quilty Fun Today.

Philippians 1:9 -11 (Part 1)
9 And this is my prayer:
that your love may abound more and more
in knowledge
and depth of insight, 
10 so that you may be able to discern
what is best
and may be pure and blameless
for the day of Christ, 
11 filled with the fruit of righteousness
that comes through Jesus Christ—
to the glory and praise of God.

How many times have I read these verses – yet 
not read them?
not seen them?
not saturated in them?

Thank God His timing is perfect and He has given me the opportunity at this time in my life to do just that!  All the other times I’ve read these same words, I gleaned something else from His love letter to me – and, by the way,
 to you.

But now,
it’s like He’s saying,
“Come on, Daughter, let’s play!
Let’s look at my Word another way!
Those other times you’ve read these words,
I showed you what you needed at that time.
Now, I want to show you something different
In a whole new way!”
Come on, Daughter, let’s play!”

My dear Father, let’s begin!

Scripture:
9 And this is my prayer:
that your love may abound more and more
in knowledge
and depth of insight, 
10 so that you may be able to discern
what is best
and may be pure and blameless
for the day of Christ, 
11 filled with the fruit of righteousness
that comes through Jesus Christ—
to the glory and praise of God.

Observation:  I just cannot see separating these three verses into three distinct parts this time around.  I see “9And this is my prayer:” as a great lead in!  Can’t you just visualize the Philippians ears perked up, leaning forward in anticipation to hear what Paul’s prayer for them would be?  What he actually prays with joy, thankfulness and confidence for them? 

Application:  I certainly know that when someone tells me, “This is what I prayed for you,” or “I pray the LORD Jesus…..”, my own ears perk up. 

I’m reminded of 1 John 5:14,
1 John 5:14https://thebottomofabottle.wordpress.com/2014/05/24/verse-of-the-day-1-john-514/

Certainly, He hears us, but what if we are uncertain of His will?  Our will, my will is that He would  

heal on this earth rather than taking my loved one to heaven where there is no illness?

give good test results instead of allowing me to go through the fire to grow in grace and mercy?

Which is why, after going through triple negative breast cancer, I am increasingly learning to say at the end of my prayer, “But Your will be done.”

Yes, it can be difficult to pray this, but, 
dear Friend, 
I know that when we will victoriously 
come out on the other side, 
it will be worth it. 

Might there be pain?
Yup.
Might there be tears?
Yup.
Might there be victory?
Always.

Prayer
9 And this is my prayer:
that your love may abound more and more
in knowledge
and depth of insight, 
10 so that you may be able to discern
what is best
and may be pure and blameless
for the day of Christ, 
11 filled with the fruit of righteousness
that comes through Jesus Christ—
to the glory and praise of God.

By the way, isn't this a great prayer for our children?
Quilty Fun Today.
Today I'm linking up at Linky Tuesdays at Freemotion by the River and To Do List Tuesdays at Stitch All The Things!

These babies are sewn up!  Now I just need to sew them into rows!


The resulting circles from the Drunkards' Path blocks are ready to be sew, stabilized and attached to their squares!


I goofed on some of my cutting and ended up with extra circles....it was a "sign".  So I'm jumping into the Quilty 365 Journey

Here's this week's To Do List:
1) Bind these two quilts




2) Finish the last two rows of this afghan!  Hopefully, I'll attach them next week!

Dear Friends, this is my truth!

12 comments:

  1. Ah yes, what a great prayer for our children. Thank you for sharing.

    I do love that grunge with the skull print. Hope you make nice progress on that to-do list!

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    1. Isn't it just? You're so welcome! Thank you for your kind comments! Am definitely making progress on my to do list! :)

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  2. I love those Drunkard's Path blocks... and I super love them because they've got Grunge fabric as the background! You've got quite a busy crafty week! Loving those two finished quilts to bind and the afghan quilt too. Those dots are so cute! Thanks so much for linking up this week!

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    1. Thank you! It's been a fun BOM! I'm enjoying working on all these projects!!!! ;)

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  3. I love your combination of the pink grunge with the skull fabric - it's really striking!

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    1. Thank you! It's a great $7.50 Club and I absolutely am in love with the fabrics!

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  4. Your pink and grey quilt is absolutely beautiful; it is so calm and peaceful.

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    1. Thank you so much. By ears ago my daughter used this fabric for a baby quilt for a dear friend. I was able to make this bonus quilt! Your encouragement means so much to this "newish" quilter. ;)

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  5. Love your drunkard's path with that dia de los muertos fabric! I, too, love those verses from Phillippians, and was interested in what you had to say about them. I think the only way we learn to say, and to MEAN, thy will be done is to go through the adversity and the trials and be called to remember that our Lord loves us and that all things are for our good. There is no growth without struggle, and we know the final outcome for all of us, if we follow Christ. I know that sometimes I want what I want, but I've learned to say, "But if not ...." and bend my will. Most of the time. =)

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  6. I love drunkard's path. Yum.. Thank you for sharing the bible verse with us. :)

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    1. Thank you! I'm really enjoying this BOM! You're so welcome re the Bible verse! Thank you for the encouragement!

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  7. Oh Susan! I agree with you so much! Before my adversities, I just didn't "get it", but now I do! Your comments are much appreciated! HUGS!!!

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