There are a number of principles in this passage that you could pick out and write about. The one of particular interest to me during this time is the call to anxiety-free living. What a challenge to live a life that is fully dependent upon the Lord! It's so easy to think about things to the point of worrying about them. What we don't always realize is that any time we start to worry we are removing our trust from the Lord and placing it on something else...usually ourselves. This passage encourages us to lean on the Lord and rejoice in what he has done for us.
Philippians 4:4-9
4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brothers, 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. 9Whatever 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.
Questions
1. How do you think you can keep from worrying about challenges in life?
2. What is the most difficult thing for you to keep from worrying about?
3. What did you enjoy most about this passage?
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