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November 25, 2007 - Christ the King Sunday
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known
to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer
and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace
of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in
Christ Jesus. Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is
just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any
excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on
doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the
God of peace will be with you.
-- Philippians 4:4-9
Paul blessed the community of Philippi with this teaching and encouragement.
May this life-giving perspective be our own. I encourage you to read and pray this text
several times over the Thanksgiving weekend as we look to the end of the Church Year.
We pray: Almighty God our Father, your generous goodness comes to us new
every day. By the work of your Spirit lead us to acknowledge your goodness, give thanks
for your benefits, and serve you in willing obedience, through Jesus Christ, our Savior
and Lord. Amen
Lessons for Christ the King Sunday:
- Psalm 46
- Jeremiah 23:1-6
- Colossians 1:11-20
- Luke 23:33-43
Scripture quotations are from New Revised Standard Version Bible,
copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the
National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America.
Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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