WALK IN JOY (Philippians 4)
I. Joy-full Prayer Guards Your Heart From Anxiety
Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord
always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 6 Do not be anxious about
anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present
your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
II. Eliminate Joy-Killers
Ephesians 4:31 Get rid of all
bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of
malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as
in Christ God forgave you.
III. Focus on Joy-builders
Philippians 4:8 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.
IV. Be a Joy-bringer
James 1:2 Consider it pure joy whenever
you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing
of your faith produces perseverance. 8 Though you have not seen him,
you love him; and you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and
glorious joy.
