Philippians 4

I read Philippians 4 the other day,and I looked at the verses I had underlined in my Bible. But, I never noticed the order! It was amazing to see what God taught me from verses I have read OVER AND OVER! Here is what I got from Philippians 4 today.

1. Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always
Before you start presenting your requests, rejoice that you have them. Rejoice in the unknown, rejoice in the heartache, rejoice in the growing pains, rejoice knowing that there is a reason.

2. Philippians 4:6 Pray
God tells us not to be anxious, but in everything, with prayer, present our requests to God. God said that His peace will transcend all our understanding and will guard our hearts and minds.
a. We need His peace
b. We need him to guard our heart and mind from the “What if’s” of life.
c. We need to pray

3. Philippians 4:8 Think about things that are true
Scripture is truer than anything we think or feel! After we rejoice, and after we pray, God says to think about things that are true. “What if’s” are not true. They are not noble, they are not right; they are not pure, or lovely, admirable, excellent or praiseworthy. God says to think about thinks you know are true!

4. Philippians 4:12 LEARN to be content
After you rejoice, and pray, and think about things that are true, we must learn to be content with the situation or circumstance. “What if’s” do not like the word content. But, God asks us learn to be content, whatever the circumstances. Learning takes studying, and practicing. Study and practice being content. Sooner or later, you will learn it.

5. Philippians 4:14 God will give You Strength
God knew that trials would wipe us out of our own strength! That is why we have to rely on His strength. After you rejoice, pray, think about things that are true, make an effort to be content-realize that you can do all things through Christ that gives you strength!

6. Philippians 4:19 God will meet all your needs And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.He knows what you need and when you need it.

1. Rejoice always. 2. Pray to God. 3. Learn to be content 4. Think about true things. 5. Know God will give you strength 6. God will meet all your needs!

Father, help us follow You in these words. Amen