A SURE CURE FOR ANXIETY

PHILIPPIANS 4:4-7

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

I.                   What Christ Is Calling For Us To Do

A.      We Need To Learn To Rejoice Always

B.       Our Joy Is In Christ    John 15:11 “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”

II.                The Results Of Pursuing Joy

A.  It Will Cause Us To Be Gentle And Patient Towards  

      Others

B.    It Will Relieve Us Of Anxious Care

C.   It Will Set Us Free To Pray And Make Supplication

1.  The Habit of Maintaining A Joyful Living           

      Relationship with Christ Will Prepare You

      For The Real Hard Times

2.      This Relationship Will Bring You Through The Hard

Times

D.   This Joy Grows Out Of A Thankful Heart

1.      Learning To Be Thankful For The Little Things

2.      Learning To Express Gratitude Towards God And Man

3.      Focusing On What Is Right, Not What Is Wrong

III.             This Will Guard Your Heart

A.      From Bitterness

B.      From The Spirit Of Revenge

C.      From The Ugliness Of A Hateful Tongue

D.      From All That Is Contrary To A Christ-Like Spirit

E.       From The Worry Of Unknown Tomorrows