My life in my hand is a pain and a problem' My life in Gods hand is a power and possibility'

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My life in my hand is a pain and a problem. My
life in Gods hand is a power and possibility.

• - Unknown

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Power Possibility Flowers In The Garden
Of LifePhilippians 410-23
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ME Pains Problems

• God Power Possibility

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GOD Flowers
ME Thorns Thistles
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To Adam he said, "Because you listened to your
wife and ate from the tree about which I
commanded you, 'You must not eat of it,'       
"Cursed is the ground because of you       
through painful toil you will eat of it       
all the days of your life.     It will produce
thorns and thistles for you,        and you will
eat the plants of the field. -
Genesis 317-18
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GOD Flowers
ME In Adam
GOD In Christ
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by
becoming a curse for us, for it is written
Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree
(Galatians 313)
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The Flower Of Steadfastness
Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long
for, my joy and crown, that is how you should
stand firm in the Lord, dear friends! -
Philippians 41
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The Flower Of Serenity
And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your
minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 47
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The Flower Of Saturation
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is
noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely, whatever is admirableif
anything is excellent or praiseworthythink about
such things. - Philippians 48
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Jesus wept John 1135
Rejoice evermore 1 Thess 516
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Joy is Pauls signature dish
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1. Joy is inherent in Pauls life
For physical training is of some value, but
godliness has value for all things, holding
promise for both the present life and the life to
come. 1 Timothy 48
2. God is the source of Pauls joy
3. Philippians church is the reason for Pauls
joy
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The Flower Of Consistency
I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you
have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you
have been concerned, but you had no opportunity
to show it. - Philippians 410
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The Flower Of Contentment
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I
have learned to be content whatever the
circumstances. I know what it is to be in need,
and I know what it is to have plenty. I have
learned the secret of being content in any and
every situation, whether well fed or hungry,
whether living in plenty or in want. I can do
everything through him who gives me strength.
- Philippians 411-13
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1. True contentment is learned through 2
extremes
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Diamond Mine of Golcanda
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2. True contentment is quite unlike self
sufficiency
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The Flower Of Christ-likeness
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Epaphroditus Set Sailed To Rome
Berea
Paul Chained To Rome
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I rejoice greatly in the Lord (v.10)
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I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you
have renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you
have been concerned, but you had no opportunity
to show it. (v.10)
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Yet it was good of you to share in my
troubles.(v.14)
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Not that I am looking for a gift, but I am
looking for what may be credited to your
account.(v.17)
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And my God will meet all your needs according to
his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. (v.19)