Guarding Your Peace

Philippians 4:9 KJV 1900

Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

The Christian must continue to do the things which have gotten him to the place of victory over the devil.

1. Stand Fast in the Lord

Stay in God’s will. - Illustration

Philippians 4:1 KJV 1900

Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved.

2. Unity

Philippians 4:2–3 KJV 1900

I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.

Php 2:3

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Philippians 2:3 KJV 1900

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

It’s tough having a good day with a lot of strife around you. People can’t drive you crazy if you don’t give them the keys.

3. Rejoicing

Philippians 4:4 KJV 1900

Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.

Celebrate God all day everyday. I mean revel in Him.

Celebrate - Mark special event or time with an enjoyable gathering.

REVEL in Him. -

Engage in lively and noisy celebrating

loud and energetically

Gain great pleasure from

4. Moderation -

Philippians 4:5 KJV 1900

Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

Graciousness -

forgiving those who have hurt or disappointed us.

unforgiveness opens the door for torment.

Bleessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy.

5. Prayerfulness

Philippians 4:6 KJV 1900

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Peace will guard your hearts and minds

Philippians 4:7 KJV 1900

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Peace shall guard your hearts and minds

Php 4:8

6. Meditate On These Things

Philippians 4:8 KJV 1900

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

True - real, genuine

Honest - honorable, worthy, respected

Just - right and righteous - do what is right toward God and man

Pure - morally clean, free from pollution, dirt, filth

Lovely - Kind and gracious that excite love in us

Not complaining, criticizing, or unkind

good report - think high quality thoughts, power thoughts,

*meditate in Hebrew is Hagah. It means to meditate, moan, growl, utter, speak

Joshua 1:8 KJV 1900

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

Altar call -

anxiety or panic attacks

unforgiveness