The (somewhat) Daily Devo: Y'all

Philippians 1:3-6 NLT Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns. ____________________________________ Please reread the paragraph above with this information in mind: the word "you" is plural. Might help to mentally read "all of you together" each time you read "you.". Sure, it's an awkward read, but it drives home a point: we're in this together. Worshipping together; eating, laughing, praying together; sharing our burdens. You'll find Philippians has a lot to say about joy. I suspect the fact that--in the ancient language from which it is translated-the plural form of "you" is employed generously throughout. Increase our sense of oneness, Lord, and our awareness throughout the day and week that you are with us always, and we're traveling together in the Fellowship of the Spirit. In Jesus. Amen.