Author: Lori Casto

And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

God can supply any and every need we have “according to His riches.” And do “way more than we are able to ask or think” Ephesians 3:20 His supply is endless in every area of our lives.

Here are just a few of areas in our lives in which He can supply:

Strength – 2 Corinthians 12: 9-11

Peace- Isaiah 26:3

Wisdom- James 1:5

Guidance- Proverbs 3:5-6

Grace – Romans 5:20-21

Mercy – Lamentations 3:22-23

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just (right), whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything (or excellent) praiseworthy—meditate on these things. Philippians 4:8

If we are thinking about anything that doesn’t pass this test in scripture, it’s not worth spending time thinking about.

Is it…

True; factual, correct, right

Noble; possessing very high or excellent qualities

Just; acting or being in conformity with what is morally upright or good

Pure; free from moral faults

Lovely; delightful, wonderful, beautiful

Of good report

Virtuous; honorable, righteous, upright, worthy

Praiseworthy; commendable

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!  Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, (Petition) with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-7

Supplication- request; to ask humbly and earnestly of (Strongly, intently, intensely)

Petition- appeal a formal request made to an authority

The above scripture may be my absolute favorite, along with most of Philippians and especially the rest of chapter 4. Today I’m compelled to ask myself these questions:

Why so anxious?

Why is it important to be thankful?

When should I rejoice in the Lord?

Why should I rejoice in the Lord?

Where is God in my situation?

How is God’s peace different?

Today my intention is to rejoice and be thankful. I’d much rather live in God’s perfect peace than be anxious for anything. How will you devote2day?

I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:10-13 NIV

       * Content- gratified, pleased, happy, satisfaction, enjoyment

Contentment can be found through the pursuit of Christ. Once we’ve made the most important decision we will ever make- asking Jesus to be our Lord and Savior- what we do next with our decision, becomes the second most important thing we ever do. Everyday our goal should be to pursue Christ. How do we pursue Christ?

1. Read God’s word
2. Pray
3. Praise
4. Fellowship with other believers
5. Attend church

I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain.” Galatians 2: 20-21

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. John 3:16-17

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. Romans 8:1-5

I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to pervert the gospel of Christ. Galatians 1:6-7

Sometimes a scripture hits me in such a way that I’m drawn to read it repeatedly. This is one of those times. There will always be people trying to throw us into confusion and pervert the gospel. There will always be seasons we may be swayed to go our own way.

I wonder if the people who Paul was talking to realized they had deserted Christ. Did the people even realize they were listening to the wrong voices? Had they not been grounded? How long had they been Christ-followers before deserting Him? I’m sure there are commentaries on this scripture, but right now I just want to ask without searching for the answers.

This scripture is so intriguing to me because it seems that these exact words could be preached from any pastor right now, 10 years ago, or 50 years from now. God and His word are the same yesterday, today and forever.

The wrong voices are everywhere. That’s why it’s so important to be constantly in His word and talking to God.  There are so many opportunities to become confused. There are so many things in life that can pull us away from Christ. But here’s the thing:

People can’t pull us away from Christ if we don’t let them. We must be willing participants. People aren’t that powerful. The only way people can have power in our lives is if we give it to them. God is way more powerful than man. We were given free-will to choose Christ or go a different direction. The people Paul is talking to had ALL chosen Christ. They ALL had deserted Christ or were in the process of deserting Him. I don’t like these odds.

 1 Peter 5:8 says… “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”  

Satan uses man to help devour people. That’s why its so important to be constantly reading God’s word and praying.

Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10

 I’ll say it again- Satan uses man to help devour people. That’s why it’s important we ask ourselves who we are pleasing. Are we trying to win man’s approval or God’s? The answer to this question is the key to our stick-ability with Christ.

If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for this is the witness of God which He has testified of His Son. 1 John 5:9

“Choose you this day who you will serve…”  How will you devote2day? 

Praise the Lord!

Praise God in His sanctuary;
Praise Him in His mighty firmament!

Praise Him for His mighty acts;
Praise Him according to His excellent greatness!

Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet;
Praise Him with the lute and harp!
Praise Him with the timbrel and dance;
Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes!
Praise Him with loud cymbals;
Praise Him with clashing cymbals!

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!       Psalm 150

When tempted to grumble… praise God instead

When tempted to question… praise God instead

When tempted to complain… Praise God instead

When tempted to forget… praise God instead

When tempted to remember… praise God instead

When tempted to gossip… praise God instead

When tempted to criticize… praise God instead

When battling with loneliness… praise God instead

When battling with fear… praise God instead

When battling with exhaustion … praise God instead

When battling with hurt or anger … praise God instead

All throughout the day and before bed…PRAISE THE LORD