Exalting Jesus in Philippians Quotes

“Prayer is a very hard thing to do because it seems like we aren’t doing anything. But it’s also hard because it’s a humble act. We must humble ourselves before God’s mighty hand regularly and cast our cares on Him.”
― Tony Merida, Exalting Jesus in Philippians

“We aren’t what we ought to be or what we will be one day, but by God’s grace, we are not what we used to be! Let us now press on to obey “more and more” with great joy.”
― Tony Merida, Exalting Jesus in Philippians

“Know God, know people; love God, love people. Let’s stop and pray for these things:

Father, please increase our love for one another. Help us to love one another based on our knowledge of Christ and His Word. Grant us discernment to know how best to express Christ-centered love to one another, as well as how to express love to the outside world. Fill our hearts with the love of Christ. May our love for Him, who took hold of us, cause us to love others more sacrificially and genuinely. Through Christ we pray. Amen.”
― Tony Merida, Exalting Jesus in Philippians

“His [Paul] skin is chafed from being chained to a Roman guard, but his heart is filled with thanksgiving .”
― Tony Merida, Exalting Jesus in Philippians

“What are your trials causing you to do: pray or pout? Praise or protest?”
― Tony Merida, Exalting Jesus in Philippians

“Knowledge asks the question, “What is right?” Discernment asks the question, “What is best?”
― Tony Merida, Exalting Jesus in Philippians