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Philippians: Joy. Together. 

The Joy of Experiencing Peace

Philippians 4:4-13

Areas of Peace

• Peace with God, others, self

Stages of Peace

• Received (justification; saved)
• Experienced (sanctification; ongoing)
• Fulfilled (glorification; eternity)

Pathway to Experiencing Peace

1. Rejoice in the Lord

• Cheer up?
• Delight and Praise!
• Fight bitterness and complaining

2. Respond Reasonably, don’t react

• Chill out?
• Be Reasonable = gracious, gentle
• Opposite of contentious, self-seeking
• Requires strength

3. Pray with Gratitude

• Good vibes into the universe?
• Cast your cares on the Lord!
• Remember and Give Thanks 

4. Think on the Right Things

• Power of Positive Thinking?
• Renew your mind; dwell; meditate (Isa 26:3)
• Change the Soundtracks

5. Take Action

• Fake it till you make it?
• Put faith into action
• Learn from others; common grace

6. Learn Contentment

• You are enough?
• Christ is enough! (Good News > good advice)
• Rest AND Action