As a therapist, I can’t count the number of persons I’ve seen who suffered with anxiety. Time and time again, I’ve found Philippians to be true. Joyfully focusing on what Christ has done with a heart of gratitude. Leaving every care at the foot of the cross. These are two keys to the peace that passes all understanding amidst any trial or any storm. My prayer is we focus on the joy of Christ’s birth during this advent season and leave our cares with him, the one who knows all things.

[Philippians 4.4-7]

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ In these verses, Paul shows us how to live from moment to moment in peace.

+ Are you using Paul’s pathway to peace in your day to day, especially when anxious or afraid?

+ How would or could the truths from these three verses change your day-to-day walk with Christ if applied?

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ Is there any action the Lord may be asking of me today?

+ How may the Lord be calling me to obey him today?

+ What truth in these verses can I begin to apply to my life today?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?

+ What sins may I need to confess after reading todays scriptures?

+ Who can I love like Jesus loved today?