Bent Out of Shape

When we're mistreated, we can find great help and guidance in the message of Philippians 2:5-8.
Christ is our example of humility in the face of adversity....

Even though injustice is part of life, I get bent out of shape when someone mistreats me.

My only hope for getting “unbent” is to meditate on the attitude of Christ.
“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
Who being in very nature God…made himself nothing…humbled himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross!” Philippians 2:5-8
  • Being God, He was called the Devil.
  • Being loving, He was hated.
  • Being innocent, He was crucified.
  • Being King of Kings, He became our servant.
  • Being blameless, He took our blame.
  • Being sinless, He died for our sin.
All of these things are unfair.
But God can turn mistreatment around—to help others and train us to have attitudes like Christ's.

When mistreated, I can get bent out of shape, or “bent into shape.”
Will you join me today to pray for the "right bent"? 

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When we're mistreated, we can find great help and guidance in the message of Philippians 2:5-8. This 1-minute devotion explains.



When we're mistreated, we can find great help and guidance in the message of Philippians 2:5-8. This 1-minute devotion explains.




3 comments:

  1. I have prayed for you, but seldom left a comment. I pray for blessings on you and your journey. Your posts are always needed to begin my day and I use them as a part of my morning devotions. Thank you for all you do and for your faithfulness. God bless.

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    1. Thank you, Regena, for your prayers and your kind words. I appreciate both!
      Gail : )

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