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Philippians 4:4-9 ESV

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. [5] Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; [6] do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. [7] And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. [8] Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. [9] What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

We are taught to be CONTENT

• Choose joy by celebrating God. (verse 4)

• Obtain reason. Be reasonable about our performance, anger, certainty, expectations, and responsibility. (verse 5)

• Neglect worry. Worry is replaced by Telling God, Thanking God, and Thinking God. (Verse 6)

• Tell God what you need. To inform ourselves, not God. (Verse 6)

• Express gratitude. Moving from saying "thanks" to being thankful. (verse 6)

• Nurture new thoughts. “Fix your thoughts” and “Think about things” (verse 8)

• Take to practice what you learn. Don’t violate your conscience. (verse 9)

This passage also teaches us to

And teaches 3 T's

• Tell God (verse 6)

• Thank God (verse 6)

• Think God (Verse 8)