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August 23
Saturday


PASCAL'S PRAYER

READ:
Philippians 4:4-13
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Whatever you do, do
all to the glory of God.
__1 Corinthians 10:31
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Blaise Pascal, the brilliant 17th-century intellectual, made significant contributions in the fields of science and mathematics. He established the groundwork for the development of mechanical calculators and modern hydraulic operations.

As a young man, Pascal had a profound encounter with Jesus Christ. This life-changing experience motivated him to refocus his study from science and math to theology.

Pascal wrote a remarkable prayer that can help each believer in facing the tasks of life. He prayed: "Lord, help me to do great things as though they were little, since I do them with Your power; and little things as though they were great; since I do them in Your name."

Pascal's supplication is profoundly scriptural. Paul said, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Phil. 4:13) and admonishes us that "whatever you do, do all to the glory of God" (1 Cor. 10:31). Pascal echoes these admonitions to depend upon God for His power and to view every act as important, since it will reflect on His glory.

The next time you face a huge task, remember that God is your strength. And when you encounter a seemingly insignificant one, determine to do it with excellence to the glory of God. __Dennis Fisher
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`````````````````````If you have some work to do,```````````````
`````````````````````````Start this very hour;```````````````````
``````````````````````You supply the willingness,````````````````
````````````````````God supplies the power. __Anon.`````````````
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Expect great things from God;
attempt great things for God. __william Carey


***************Today's Bible Reading __ Philippians 4:4-13**********

4 Rejoice in the Lord
always. Again I will say,
rejoice! 5 Let your
gentleness be known to all
men. The Lord is at hand.

6 Be anxious for nothing,
but in everything by prayer
and supplication, with
thanksgiving, let your
requests be made known to
God; 7 and the peace of
God, which surpasses all
understanding, will guard
your hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brethren,
whatever things are true,
whatever things are noble,
whatever things are just,
whatever things are pure,
whatever things are lovely,
whatever things are of good
report, if there is any virtue
and if there is anything
praiseworthy__meditate on
these things. 9 The things
which you learned and
received and heard and saw
in me, these do, and the
God of peace will be with
you.

10 But I rejoiced in the
Lord greatly that now at last
your care for me has
flourished again; though
you surely did care, but you
lacked opportunity. 11 Not
that I speak in regard to
need, for I have learned in
whatever state I am, to be
content: 12 I know how to
be abased, and I now how
to abound. Everywhere and
in all things I have learned
both to be full and to be
hungry, both to abound an
to suffer need. 13 I can do
all things through christ
who strengthens me.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>INSIGHT<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

In verses 11-12, Paul talks about contentment in his life.
Contentment is not a natural virtue, but rather it is something we
have to learn. Twice Paul says, "I have learned" (vv.11-12). Paul was
content because Christ gave him the strength to be content 9v.13).
__Sim Kay Tee