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All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar’s household. Philippians 4:22 Many of those who’ve struggled with addiction are prone to extremes. I’m no different. I just don’t naturally do moderation very well. If I decide I’m going to eat healthy and lose weight, I shoot for losing 10 pounds in a week. If…
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And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 Hopelessly addicted to pills and unable to quit, I prayed repeatedly for God to miraculously take away the appetite, but he didn’t. I knew what it was that he wanted me to do – confess,…
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Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble. Philippians 4:14 In the aftermath of my addiction and subsequent downfall, my life was a disaster and everyone saw it. At the time, I was keenly aware of the loneliness of feeling like everyone looked down on me. In almost any social setting, I understood…
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I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 As I mentioned yesterday, at our gym we’re currently in the middle of our yearly worldwide competition. I get a lot out of competing, and of course I want to do well. I’ll never be the best – even in my old age…
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I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. Philippians 4:11-12 At the gym, we’re in the middle of a three-week competition…
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What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9 Most of us who believe in God have, at some time, felt that God loves us more or less, based on our performance. When we fail, we feel God turns…
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Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 When it comes to my physical health, what I eat matters. When I eat too much unhealthy food, I…
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The peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 In my addiction, I knew nothing but turmoil and chaos. I believed in one thing, but I continually behaved in a manner that was completely contrary to that belief. This discord tore me up inside…
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The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:5-6 It was in the disastrous consequences of my addiction, when I had nothing else left, that I began to learn faith – what it meant…
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Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. Philippians 4:5 A while back, my wife stopped by my clinic and, while waiting for me, struck up a conversation with a nurse in my department. I entered the conversation halfway, which happened to be about me. Apparently, they found some humor in commiserating about how I can…
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