P H I L I P P I A N S 4 : 4 -

5

Rejoice in the Lord always.

I will say it again: Rejoice! 5

Let your gentleness be

evident to all. The Lord is

near.

P E R S P E C T I V E - 4

A D I F F E R E N T PERSPECTIVE ON

W O R RYP H I L I P P I A N S 4 : 4 -

1 3

W O R RY I S A M AT T E R O F

PERSPECTIVE.

WE DON’T

HAVE TO W O R R Y

GOD IS IN

CHARGE.

ABOUT WHATWILL HAPPEN

WHEN WE KNOW WHO’S IN CHARGE .

P H I L I P P I A N S 4 : 6 -

7

Do not be anxious about

anything, but in everything, by

prayer and petition, with

thanksgiving, present your

requests to God. 7 And the peace

of God, which transcends all

understanding, will guard your

hearts and your minds in Christ

Jesus.

P H I L I P P I A N S 4 : 8 -

9

Finally, brothers, whatever is

true…noble…right…pure…lovely

… admirable-if anything is

excellent or praiseworthy-think

about such things. 9 Whatever

you have learned or received or

heard from me, or seen in me-put

it into practice. And the God of

peace will be with you.

ATTITUDEALMOST ALWAYS

DETERMINES YOUR ALTITUDE

IN LIFE.

THE ATT ITUDE THAT WE HAVE AS CHRIST IANS

ALSO HAS A TREMENDOUS IMPACT ON THE V ITAL ITY AND THE SUCCESS OF OUR

WALK WITH CHRIST.

G O D LY P E R S P E C T I V E

Positive

Possibilities

Opportunities

Dreams

See the best in people

Move forward

Praise others

H U M A N P E R S P E C T I V E

Negative

Problems

Obstacles

Difficulties

See the worst in people

Move backward

Criticize others

One o f the g rea tes t cha l lenges in the

Chr is t i an wa lk i s to rema in pos i t i ve fo r

Chr is t in a nega t ive and confused wor ld . Our a t t i tude shapes the

k ind o f wa lk w i th God tha t we w i l l exper ience .

PAUL’S PERSPECTIV

ES THAT’S WHY HE DON’T

WORRY:

THE PERSPECTIVE OF JOY

TRUE JOY CAN NEVER BE CONTAINED AND IT

CAN NEVER BE CONFINED.

Real joy impacts the way that we live and changes us. Joy is

transforming and inspiring. Real joy has absolutely

nothing to do with situations, circumstances or anything of

this earth. Real joy is the found in the greatness of

knowing Christ, having His presence in your life and

seeking His Kingdom with your life. It is this joy that

gives us the ability to thrive in the daily grind of life.

THE PERSPECTI

VE OF PEACE

The word peace means to be bound, woven together

or united. The only way that we can ever truly

experience peace is when our lives are bound and united with God through Christ. The reason that most people become

negative and critical is because they lack this

essential peace.

take your concerns to God

P R AY

share your concerns

TA L K

L E T I T G O

THE PERSPECTIVE

OF BEING POSITIVE

The truth is that we will become what we think and

how we think will shape our habits. Our habits

shape the kind of life that we will live. Where you keep your thoughts is where your life will go.

What you put into your mind will come out in the form of behavior. When you dwell on thoughts

focused on sinful actions or attitudes, you are far more likely to live out

sinful behaviors.

P H I L I P P I A N S 4 : 8

Finally, brothers, 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.

Paul is calling the Philippians church to focus on the positive

rather than the negative.

the ultimate Truth is the Bible, when you fill your

mind with scripture, it goes a long way to building a positive basis for living.

T R U E

These are things that are given the dignity of

holiness.

N O B L E

Our mind is to place its focus on things that are

right.

R I G H T

Our mind is to be centered on things that are morally

clean and unpolluted.

P U R E

This is not about beauty but rather is focused on

kindness.

L O V E LY

These are things that are worthy or of high quality.

A D M I R A B L E

Thinking about things that are morally excellent and

worthy of giving God praise will help you develop a

positive Christian attitude.

E X C E L L E N T O R P R A I S E W O R T H

Y

ABOUT WHAT WE HAVEWHEN WE

KNOW WHO TRULY

SATISFIES .

P H I L I P P I A N S 4 : 1 0 - 1 3

I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at

last you have renewed your

concern for me. Indeed, you have

been concerned, but you had no

opportunity to show it. I am not

saying this because I am in need,

for I have learned to be content

whatever the circumstances.

P H I L I P P I A N S 4 : 1 0 - 1 3

12 I know what it is to be in need,

and I know what it is to have

plenty. I have learned the secret

of being content in any and every

situation, whether well fed or

hungry, whether living in plenty or

in want. 13 I can do everything

through (Christ) who gives me

strength.

P S A L M 3 7 : 4

Delight yourself in the Lord

and he will give you the

desires of your heart.

P S A L M 1 1 : 1

In the Lord I take refuge...

P S A L M 1 1 8 : 8

It is better to take refuge in

the Lord than to trust in

man.

A C T S 1 6 : 3 1

Believe in the Lord Jesus,

and you will be saved.