It can be argued that we are the most anxious and stressed generation in history. Philippians 4:1-9 is the divine cure for our problems. We must remember the good, choose to rejoice in hardship, pray with thanksgiving and train our brains to THJPLCEP.

Scripture would agree with the idea that life is a journey not a destination. Often we get robbed of joy on the journey because we are focused on a mirage of a destination. Paul gives us traveling instructions on how to enjoy the ride of life as we focus on the real destination for the follow of Jesus Christ.

Jesus is invited to dine with the “in crowd” of religious rulers.  It is an attempt to set Him up, discredit Him and bring Him down.  Instead Jesus uses the opportunity to teach us about wisdom, humility and the inclusivity of the Kingdom.

Happiness is a treasure that people will try to steal. Philippians 3 warns us to look

out for three types of thieves. Even better, Philippians 3 arms us with truth and Paul’s

testimony to create in us a bulletproof faith that allows us to rejoice in the Lord.