“BREAKING THE GRIP OF ANXIETY”

PHILIPPIANS 4:4-8

APRIL 23, 2023

 Philippians 4:4 – Rejoice: Reconnect with the joy/strength of Christ in you! Prayer, Thanksgiving, Worship

• James 1:2 – the discipline to “count it all joy”

• Joy is energy from the Holy Spirit!

 Philippians 4:5 – Staying in “self-control”: the spirit of Gentleness

(Galatians 5:22, 23)

• Practicing His Presence

 Philippians 4:6 – Fighting Anxiety with the Spirit’s authority

• Battle stance: resistance, reinforcement, resistance.

• “Do not” – apply your will; make decisions to resist anxiety!

• Active resistance of anxiety comes by prayer, supplication with Thanksgiving (recognize His presence, provision, authority).

 Philippians 4:7 – Result: the peace of God standing guard over our heart and mind!

 Philippians 4:8 – Lining up our thinking!