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Philippians 2:26

First Nations Version

He has a deep longing to see all of you again. His heart has been on the ground ever since you heard he was sick.

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The Great Spirit knows that the longing I have to see you comes from the warm and tender heart of the Chosen One, Creator Sets Free (Jesus).


So do not become weak of heart when you hear about how much I am suffering for you, which is proof of your great worth.


Dance with the ones who dance for joy, and shed tears with the ones whose hearts have fallen to the ground.


My sacred family members, how I long to be with you. You are like feathers in my headdress, making my heart dance. I have shown you how to stand firm on the solid ground of the Chosen One. So now, my much-loved ones, stand firm!


I tell you of the great sorrow that burns like a never-ending fire in my heart.


He then took with him Stands on the Rock (Peter) and He Takes Over (James)and He Shows Goodwill (John), the two sons of Gift of Creator (Zebedee), to a place not far from the others. As Creator Sets Free (Jesus) began to send his voice to the Great Spirit, he became deeply troubled and full of sorrow.


“Come close to my side, you whose hearts are on the ground, you who are pushed down and worn out, and I will refresh you.


You dance for joy now because you know that day is coming, even though for a short time you may have to walk a trail of tears because of the many kinds of troubles you are facing.


Whenever you come into my thoughts I give thanks to my Creator.


Bear each other’s heavy burdens, this way you are walking a path that brings full meaning and purpose to the law of the Chosen One.


With deep feelings for you they will send their voice to the Great Spirit, for they have seen the gift of Creator’s great kindness at work in you.


If one part of the body hurts, the whole body hurts. If one part of the body is honored, the whole body celebrates.


I am longing to see you face to face, so I can pass on to you some spiritual gift that will give you strength,


“Why are you weeping and breaking my heart?” he said to them. “I am representing our Honored Chief, Creator Sets Free (Jesus). I am ready not only to be bound but even to die for him in Village of Peace (Jerusalem).”


Until then, I feel the need to send Walks with Beauty (Epaphroditus) back to you. He is a member of our sacred family and warrior who has fought side by side with me in serving the Chosen One. He was your message bearer to help me in my need, and now I am sending him back to you.


It is true that he was so sick he nearly died. But Creator had pity on him, and on myself as well, to keep my heart from falling to the ground, heavy with sorrow.





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