WALK IN JOY (Philippians 4)

^{Nehemiah 8:10}   The joy of the Lord is your strength.  

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.