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            And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,  filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God. (Philippians 1:9-11)

It's the time of year for traveling, so I’m going to take the easy way out and just move forward in Philippians rather than trying to find a different passage to write about in advance. I generally try to get blogs written in advance when I’m going to be traveling, so I only have to share them with social media and e-mail recipients.

I noted recently that it’s on my heart to seek God’s vision (or assignment) with regard to the places I live. I want to know what God wants me to do next year in Florida, and more immediately, what He wants me to do in Erie this sprimer (spring & summer.) In general, I know He wants me to trust Him more, but this is what Paul is writing about here. His prayer for the Philippians and our prayer for one another should be that our love may abound, that we may learn and gain wisdom, and that we may be pure, blameless, and filled with the fruit of righteousness.

As I was talking to the person I mentioned yesterday, I shared a couple of the directions I’m feeling led with regard to my fall/winter residence next year. One has to do with praying more – alone and with brothers and sisters in Christ. The other has to do with art. I’m not sure what I will be doing next year, but I want to be disciplined enough about it that I can focus on – effectively  - God and art.

But that’s not where I feel led for the spring and summer. For the next six months, while writing will still be a major focus, the vision has more to do with learning (which includes gardening) and growing. In both those, this prayer seems to be one that I can pray for myself and pray for you, and which you can pray for me.  

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