Philippian 4:6-7

Be anxious

chapter 1: Singled minded about the Gospel(devoted to the Gospel).

Pauls PRAYING ALWAYS fellowship of being single minded with the Philippian Church Phil 1:1-11

Even in trials God used it for the Gospel Phil 1:12-26

may God grant you faith in your trials / strive together Phil 1:27-30

Chapter 2: Examples of having a single mindedness(devoted) focused on the gospel

Christ example of humility Phil 2:1-11

Pauls example of being poor out as a drink offering Phil 2:12-18

Timothy’s example of being sincere in care for people Phil 2:19-24

Epaphroditus example of putting his life on the line for the Gospel Phil 2:25-30

Which by the way is why the Philippian were anxiously worried

Chapter 3: Paul’s warning to keep a Spiritual Mindset

Beware of the Dog’s who come to twist Salvation Phil 3:1-11

Philippians 3:8–9 “Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith;”

Live in the presents: press forward Phil 3:12-16

Philippians 3:16 “Nevertheless, to the degree that we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us be of the same mind.”

Look to the future: one day glorification (our citizenship is in Heaven)3:17-21

Philippians 3:20 “For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,”

Chapter 4: How this Joyous mindset is lived out (Making Christ our Strength)

Fight to Give your care to Jesus Phil 4:1-5

Unity - What is more important than your name in the books of life

God is our peace Phil 4:6-9

Joy in giving.

Opportunity is restored

4. Let your gentleness be known

Philippians 4:5 NKJV

Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand.

Two things stand out

Our testimony is to be gentleness/gracious/forbearance/sincerity to be known

be known is a command

We are being command that our MOTIVE for our conduct be made known to those around us.

It not just because he says so

It is because The Lord is at hand

Their needs to be a sense of urgency

We do not have time to mess around

It is time for you to care for your neighbor now.

It is time for you to prioritize serving Lord in your family now

5. Be worried/anxious for nothing

Philippians 4:6 NKJV

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

Anxious or Worried - about things that out of your hands.

Epaphroditus’ Health was out of their hand

they didn't know what was going to happen

Disunity

Confusion

James 3:16 NKJV

For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there.

When someone’s standard is perfection it can cause Anxiousness (legalism)

or when we compare ourselves to others

What is the remedy?

Prayer giving our supplications with thanksgiving when we pray we are making our request be made known to God

Psalm 73 NKJV

A Psalm of Asaph. Truly God is good to Israel, To such as are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; My steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the boastful, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For there are no pangs in their death, But their strength is firm. They are not in trouble as other men, Nor are they plagued like other men. Therefore pride serves as their necklace; Violence covers them like a garment. Their eyes bulge with abundance; They have more than heart could wish. They scoff and speak wickedly concerning oppression; They speak loftily. They set their mouth against the heavens, And their tongue walks through the earth. Therefore his people return here, And waters of a full cup are drained by them. And they say, “How does God know? And is there knowledge in the Most High?” Behold, these are the ungodly, Who are always at ease; They increase in riches. Surely I have cleansed my heart in vain, And washed my hands in innocence. For all day long I have been plagued, And chastened every morning. If I had said, “I will speak thus,” Behold, I would have been untrue to the generation of Your children. When I thought how to understand this, It was too painful for me— Until I went into the sanctuary of God; Then I understood their end. Surely You set them in slippery places; You cast them down to destruction. Oh, how they are brought to desolation, as in a moment! They are utterly consumed with terrors. As a dream when one awakes, So, Lord, when You awake, You shall despise their image. Thus my heart was grieved, And I was vexed in my mind. I was so foolish and ignorant; I was like a beast before You. Nevertheless I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand. You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to glory. Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. For indeed, those who are far from You shall perish; You have destroyed all those who desert You for harlotry. But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God, That I may declare all Your works.

Here is the promise

When we get into the presence of God

+we receive the peace of God

Colossians 3:15 NKJV

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.