How to live in Epiphany Light

Last night at Bible Study, several members expressed frustration about how the busyness and the exhaustion of life get in the way of allowing the transformative powers of our baptism to take root and grow in our lives.  How do we bask in the Light of God's glory revealed through Jesus when we spend so much time & energy giving at home, at work and at church?

In response, we had a look at the following passage from Philippians.  Reflect upon you might apply these words to your own life.


Philippians 4:4-9, 13

⁴ Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! ⁵ Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. ⁶ Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

⁸ Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.⁹ Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

¹³ I can do all this through him who gives me strength.