Discovering the Peace of God – Philippians 4

“6Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”  Philippians 4:6-9 NIV

1 – Refuse to worry about .  Verse 6

“6 Do not be anxious about anything…” Philippians 4:6 NIV

2 – Talk to God about .  Verse 6

“in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”  Philippians 4:6 NIV

“17 pray continually.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 NIV

“16 But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” Luke 5:16 NIV

“Jesus went up on a mountainside and called to him those he wanted, and they came to him. He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach and to have authority to drive out demons.”  Mark 3:13–15 NIV

3 – Think about praise-worthy .  

“8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 NIV

Refuse to worry about ANYTHING + Talk to God about EVERYTHING + Think about praise-worthy THINGS = Peace of God with you!