Greater Than…

How can we stress less and experience the peace that passes all understanding:

1. Refuse to be Anxious about Anything.

“Be anxious for nothing……” Philippians 4:6

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?  Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?  Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?”  Matthew 6:25-27

I can do this by: Choosing to Live One Day at a Time!

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34

2.  Pray  About Everything.

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;  and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

I should do this Because: He Cares for Me!

“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” I Peter 5:7

3. Focus on the Right Things.

“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” Philippians 4:8

I should do this Because: What I Nourish will Flourish!

4. Live with Contentment in All Things.

“I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.  I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” Philippians 4:11-12         

I should do this Because: Who I Am and What I have in Christ is Enough!

I can put these things into practice through the power of Christ within me!

“I can do all this through him (Christ) who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13