Philippians
4:6-20
(6) do
not be anxious about anything, 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 your minds in Christ
Jesus.
(8) Finally, brothers, 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.
(9) What you have learned and
received and heard and seen in me--practice these things,
and the God of peace will be with you.
(10) I rejoiced in the Lord greatly
that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed
concerned for me, but you had no opportunity.
(11) Not that I am speaking of
being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.
(12) 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.
(13) I can do all things through
him who strengthens me.
(14) Yet it was kind of you to
share my trouble.
(15) And you Philippians yourselves
know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church
entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only.
(16) Even in Thessalonica you sent
me help for my needs once and again.
(17) Not that I seek the gift, but
I seek the fruit that increases to your credit.
(18) I have received full payment,
and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you
sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God.
(19) And my God will supply every
need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
(20) To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
OR
1 Timothy 2:1-4
(1) First of all, then, I urge
that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all
people,
(2) for kings and all who are in
high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified
in every way.
(3) This is good, and it is
pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,
(4) who
desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.