Philippians 4:6-8 - CURE FOR ANXIETY AND WORRY.
Philippians 4:6-8 (KJV) Be careful for
nothing; but in every thing by prayer and
supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made
known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which
passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts
and minds through Christ Jesus. 8 Finally,
brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever
things are honest, whatsoever things are just,
whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are
lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if
there be any virtue, and if there be any praise,
think on these things.
Philippians 4:6-8 (NIV) Do not be anxious
about anything, but in everything, 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, 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 4:6-8 (NLT) Dont worry about
anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God
what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
7 Then you will experience Gods peace,
which exceeds anything we can understand. His
peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live
in Christ Jesus. 8 And now, dear brothers and
sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what
is true, and honorable, and right, and pure,
and lovely, and admirable. Think about things
that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Philippians 4:6-8 (MSG) Don't fret or worry.
Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises
shape your worries into prayers, letting God know
your concerns. 7 Before you know it, a sense of
God's wholeness, everything coming together for
good, will come and settle you down. It's
wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at
the center of your life. 8 Summing it all up,
friends, I'd say you'll do best by filling your minds
and meditating on things true, noble, reputable,
authentic, compelling, gracious"the best, not the
worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to
praise, not things to curse.
INTRODUCTION
Cure For Anxiety And Worry; Philippians
4:6-8:
STEP 1: Pray with Thanksgiving;
Philippians 4:6-7.
Next Step Just as Important but Often
Skipped.
STEP 2: Think on These Things;
Philippians 4:8.
COMMENTARY PEARLS
STEP 1: Pray with Thanksgiving; Philippians
4:6-7:
Turn Your Anxieties and Worries into Prayer
with Thanksgiving
We live in such a stress-filled society
today. We could write these words on the tombstones
of many Americans: HURRIED, WORRIED, BURIED.
Were constantly in motion, going from one thing
to another, from one worry to another. We can
get so stressed out that were almost
immobilized. Sometimes worry can absolutely paralyze a
persons life.
But as my friend Max Lucado has said,
Your anxiety decreases as your understanding of
your Father increases. That is really the
heart of the matter.
On July 24, 2008, my wife and I heard the
news that no parent ever wants to hear. We found
out that our son had suddenly left us for
Heaven. Anxiety, panic, worry, and fear all crashed
in at the same time. And as I bent beneath the
weight of it, I honestly wondered if I could
survive such a thing. As a pastor, I had spoken with
people over the years who had lost children, but
when it happened to me, I honestly wondered if I
could handle it.
But God was there for me. And one of the
reasons I have continued to preach since that day is
because of that, because God was there. If the Lord
had not come through for me on that day, I would
have given up preaching. But He did come through
for me.
Im not saying it has been easy. We
still miss our son, of course, and we still feel
deep pain. But we have found the truth of
Philippians 4:6"7: Be anxious for nothing, but in
everything by prayer and supplication, with
thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and
the peace of God, which surpasses all
understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through
Christ Jesus (NKJV).
Apply this truth, and turn your worries
into prayers. [Greg Laurie from Harvest
Ministries; https://www.harvestdaily.com]
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20220531-1039.html
STEP 2: Think on These Things; Philippians
4:8:
Right Thinking Leads to Happiness
Gods recipe for happiness isnt a
one-shot formula. Its something you need to follow
every day: Worry about nothing, pray about
everything, thank God for anything - and, lastly, keep
your mind on the right things.
If you want to be happy, dont fill
your mind with lies. Dont fill it with
garbage. Instead, fill it with things that inspire
you and make you a better person. The Bible
says, I will not put anything wicked in front
of my eyes (Psalm 101:3 GW). Does that mean God
doesnt want you to have fun? No, of course not. He
says it for your own good, because he knows what
will truly make you happy.
What do you think about the most in your
spare time? The quality of your life is determined
by the quality of your thoughts.
One practical way to keep your mind on
the right things is to not be critical - to
avoid putting people down. Instead, think good
things about others. If you cant think good
things, just dont think about them.
The Bible says, Whatever things are of
good report meditate on these things
(Philippians 4:8 NKJV). Id like to build a church
where people are always giving a good report
about each other. Youre at the grocery store
and someone asks you, You know so and so?
And you say, Yes, theyre a fine person.
Thats giving a good report.
Gods formula for happiness is this:
Worry about nothing, pray about everything, thank
God for anything, and keep your mind on the
right things. If you follow it, the Bible
promises, And the peace of God, which surpasses all
understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through
Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7 NKJV).
Whos the main ingredient of this
formula? Its Jesus Christ. Without him, the
happiness formula will just flop. True happiness is
the result of having a right relationship with
Jesus. [Daily Devotional by Rick Warren:
https://pastorrick.com/devotional/]
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20211126-1031.html
LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY
Philippians 4:6 - Turning Anxiety and
Worries into Prayers.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20220531-1039.html
Philippians 4:8 - Thinking That Leads to Joy
in Jesus.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20211126-1031.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Steps to Peace by Billy Graham:
https://stepstopeace.org/
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Voice of Prophecy Discover Bible Study
Guides:
https://www.voiceofprophecy.com/study/discover
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible
Panorama of Prophecy with Pastor Doug
Batchelor: https://www.panoramaofprophecy.com/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657
