• Need to realize our own perspective on pain, how do we view it?
• We ought to see that suffering works to expand our capacity and stretches our growth
• Being positive, praying and continually trusting in God's deliverance are some ways we can respond in light of suffering.
• In our context sometimes however, it is hard for us to speak of suffering especially through the eyes of Paul since most of us do not face any explicit form of persecution. What we can relate to however, might be of pain and disappointment. In these times, it is important for us to perhaps discover certain areas of our spiritual lives that may be incomplete/imperfect and grow from there.
• Col 1:10

What have you learnt from today's lesson to be applied in your life? (on Philippians 1)

• Mel: (v9) learning to love with wisdom and not be too practical
• Sam: (v6) the need for continuous giving
• Rachel: (v21) aligning our hearts' desires with Christ to share His truth with those around us
• Ivan: (v27) realizing that our conduct and lifestyle are the most powerful witness to this faith we share and ensuring therefore that we lead our lives in a manner worthy of the gospel.

Questions to sit upon in preparation for Phil2:1-8 which we will cover next Sunday:

1. What does "Christ made Himself nothing" means? (Phil 2:7)
2. What does "to consider others better than yourself" means? (Phil 2:3)
3. What is true humility?

Do think about these questions as you go along your study of this book. May we all continue to hunger for more of the Word and its truth in our lives. Have a most blessed week ahead!

In His love

Rachel

+ AMEN