Philippians week 9

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For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Philippians 1:21
Philippians 4:8-9
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.
Christian Life Hacks…
• Choose your influence- Identify what is Good
• Learn from the best- Know who makes you Better
• Apply what you learn - Practice what is Best
• "Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you." - Often attributed to Saint Augustine.
• "Faith does not eliminate questions. But faith knows where to take them." - Elisabeth Elliot
• "Your potential is the sum of all the possibilities God has for your life." - Charles Stanley
• "God is able to take the mess of our past and turn it into a message. He takes the trials and tests and turns them into a testimony." - Christine Caine
• “As iron cast into fire loses its rust and becomes glowing white, so he who turns completely to God is stripped of his sluggishness and changed into a new man.” Thomas a Kempis
• "What, then, shall we say in response? If God is for us, who can be against us?" Romans 8:31
• "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6
• "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10
• "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
• I have come into the world as a light, so that those who believe in me shall not remain in darkness. John 12:46
• "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." Philippians 4:13
Key Point:
What’s in our mind can be from God or from the world; Choose one
Philippians 4:10-13
10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it. 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 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. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Key Point:
• Knowing what is missional and a purpose for our life will create process, pathways, and prayer that leads to joy.
• Living out God’s will for our life does not depend on our energy, or someone else’s obedience, skills, and gifts.
• Living out God’s call, walking with Jesus, is possible through faith and the strength of Jesus working in us.
Applications:
A)
• Saturate your mind and heart with the word of God
• Schedule abundant time in prayer
• Spend time with Jesus
• Spend resources for the Gospel
B)
• Rejoice regularly, be thankful to God
• Remember what is most valuable from an eternal perspective
• Repent of living with priorities shaped by worldly desires.