by Kathleen S. Evenhouse
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Philippians 1:29-30: Privilege of the Struggle

We have the privilege of suffering for him. Humanly speaking, suffering of any kind doesn’t sound like a privilege. But Paul wasn’t speaking in human terms, but in terms of a human being filled with the Holy Spirit. We trust, we believe, we struggle, we suffer–we are in the midst of it. And we are blessed while we are suffering.
 

Philippians 1:29-30 (New Living Translation)

For you have been given not only the privilege of trusting in Christ but also the privilege of suffering for him. We are in this struggle together. You have seen my struggle in the past, and you know that I am still in the midst of it.

Here’s how it works: Read the verses and pray about them.  Is there a word or phrase the jumps out at you? Is there a picture that comes to mind? Do the verses remind you of something in your life? Draw a picture or write the words and let the Holy Spirit guide your thoughts.
Why study the Bible this way? If you take it into your mind and heart enough to translate it into a picture or word, it becomes part of you. If you add a sentence or two of explanation, you then engage another part of your brain which cements God’s words even firmer into your heart and mind.
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