Outrageous JoyJoy in Focused Living: Philippians 4:8-9November 30, 2014Michael’s Personal Goal: To ban Stinkin’ Thinkin’ from my heartFor as he thinks in his heart, so is he. Proverbs 23:7aRight Thinking: V 8: logic through thorough and careful contemplationRuminate: chewing of cud. Contemplation: to roll a thought through one’s mindApp: Think about the record that plays most in your mind. Is it constructive or not? Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Romans 12:1I will set nothing wicked before my eyes… Psalms 101:3aApp: Offer your mind to God. V 8 (ref. John 13:17, James 1:22)V 9b: Peace that Protects (ref. 4:7, 9)App: Have you surrendered to God? V 8: Whatever as a WhoeverLet us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith… Hebrews 12:2aSince, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. Colossians 3:1-2So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him… Colossians 2:6App: Set your mind on Jesus 1. Feed your mind on Holy thoughts (Philippians 4:8)2. Get around encouraging people (Philippians 4:9a)3. Enjoy the “God of Peace” in every circumstance (Philippians 4:9b)What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?