1. Who in life seems to be able to make you smile or
laugh? Why?

3. Who in life seems to be able to make you smile or laugh? Why?

4. Who in life seems to be able to make you smile or laugh? Why?

5. “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
Philippians 4:4

7. Psalm 16:11
You make known to me the path of life;     you will fill me with joy in your presence,     with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

8. EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY
SPIRITUALITY
(Philippians 4:4-7)

9. Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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.

10. Theme/Premise of Philippians 4:4-7 we can choose to either enjoy
There are positive spiritual emotions (joy & peace)
we can choose to either enjoy
with Christ
or forfeit.

11. Proper vision is what makes for joy:
Holding On
Letting Go

12. Hudson & Maria Taylor
Missionaries to China
( )

13. Hudson & Maria Taylor Missionaries to China (1854-1905)
My eyes flow with tears of mingled joy and sorrow. When I think of my loss, my heart--nigh to breaking--rises in thankfulness to Him Who has spared her such sorrow and made her so unspeakably happy. My tears are more tears of joy than of grief. But most of all I joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ--in His works, His ways, His providence, in Himself.
Hudson & Maria Taylor
Missionaries to China
( )

14. Joy filled
Joy empty

15. Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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.

17. Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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.

18. What 3 things are giving you anxiety or stress presently?
What 1 thing was stressing you out 5 years ago?

19. Stress can lead to anxiety and worry OR prayer and peace.
It all depends on how we choose to respond.

20. Realities about God’s PEACE
1. It is something that affects both our mind (thoughts) and heart (emotions).
2. It is not circumstance-dependent.
3. It is divine…from God.
4. It transcends human reasoning.

21. Realities about God’s PEACE
5. It guards our mind (thoughts) and heart (emotions).

22. Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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.

23. Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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.

25. Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, 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.

26. What is making you anxious?
1.) Engage in thanksgiving.
2.) Ask God how He wants to use that stress in your life.
3.) Ask God to do what you think Jesus wants done in your life with this issue.
4.) Thank God that He is your ultimate joy in life…and eternity.