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Prayer Tip--Pressing On, Rejoicing Always

September 6, 2026
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Daily Scripture

Philippians 1:3-7

I thank my God for every remembrance of you, always in every one of my prayers for all of you, praying with joy for your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work in you will continue to complete it until the day of Jesus Christ. It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I hold you in my heart, for all of you are my partners in God’s grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel.

Prayer Tip

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David Andersen

This week's prayer tip is by David Andersen, who serves as the Mission Operations Program Director for all Resurrection locations. He is a life-long Kansas City native. He’s been married over 30 years and has two adult sons. He loves composing music, learning new things, writing, running, and creating spaces where people can encounter God.

Philippians is the warmest of the Apostle Paul’s letters. He has a lot of good things to say about how things are going at the church in Philippi. Several of the refrigerator magnet verses from the Bible that are super encouraging and help us overcome the challenges we encounter in this world are from Philippians.
“I forget about the things behind me and reach out for the things ahead of me.” Philippians 3:13
“Rejoice in the Lord always.” Philippians 4:4
“I can endure all these things through the power of the one who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13
They’re all here in Philippians and they’ve helped me and millions of others make it through life’s most difficult seasons.
What I find so powerful about this little book is that Paul wrote it while he was in prison. These aren’t the words of someone living an easy life. They are the words of someone who has learned to trust God in the middle of suffering.
Paul isn’t pretending life is easy. He’s reminding us that God’s presence is greater than our circumstances.
What challenge are you facing today where you need Paul’s perspective to become your perspective?
I invite you to pray with me:
Wonderful and holy God,
You are not the source of life’s challenges.
But you are present with me in them,
And I thank you.
Help me to embrace Paul’s heart of perseverance.
Teach me to always rejoice in you, whatever my circumstances.
Remind me to look for the good things you have for me.
You are the one who gives me strength in times of trouble.
You have been with me.
You are with me.
You will be with me.
Thank you.
Amen.