BEING THANKFUL IN TOUGH TIMES Philippians 4:18 I have received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. STEP ONE: WORRY ABOUT NOTHING! “Do not be anxious about anything…” vs. 6 The facts about worry: 40% never happens 30% concern the past 12% needless health concerns 10% insignificant/petty issues 8% are legitimate concerns Matthew 6:34 “Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. key: To reducing stress live one day at a time. STEP TWO: PRAY ABOUT EVERYTHING But in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (Philippian 4:6) “Petition”: Be specific, detailed and direct in your prayer. “When you pray, tell God every detail of your needs.” “Unload all your worries on Him since He is looking after you!” 1Peter 5:7 “You can throw the whole weight of your anxieties upon Him, for you are His personal concern!” 1 Peter 5:7“…You do not have because you do not ask God.” James 4:2 Insight: No problem or concern you have is too big or too small to pray about. STEP THREE: THANK GOD IN ALL THINGS. “…in everything (pray) …with thanksgiving…” vs. 6 “always asking Him with a thankful heart.” “Give thanks in all circumstances for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thess. 5:18) Insight: Don’t look at what we lost. Look at what we have. STEP FOUR: THINK ABOUT THE RIGHT THINGS. “Finally, brothers, whatever is true…noble…right…pure…lovely…admirable…. If anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Vs. 8 “…fill your mind with those things…” “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” (Prov. 23:7) The Result: God is guaranteeing peace of mind. Isaiah 26:3- You keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippian 4:7) Father God I Pray That Even In Our Tough Times That You Will Help Us To Be Thankful And Not Because Things Are Tough But Because We Have A God That Is Right There With Us And The Blood That Jesus Shed Gave Us The Victory And Knowing That The God We Serve Will Give Us The Blessing Even At The End. God I Pray That You Will Increase The Strength Of All Your Children When They Are Going Through The Tough Times And The Wisdom To Know That You Father God Have Everything Under Control In Jesus Name Let Your Grace And Mercy Rain Down Now Amen
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