Outrageous JoyJoy in the 360: Philippians 4:2-7November 23, 2014Outrageous Joy: A look at the epistle to the church at Philippi. Michael’s Personal Goal: to rest in the assurance that God is in control4:2-3: Resolving ConflictApp: We can only take responsibility for our part of the conflictApp: Us operating in the mind of Christ is the place of unityIn your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage; 7 rather, He made Himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! Philippians 2:5-8App: Do everything in your power to humbly go and make things rightV 4: Rejoice in the Lord always App: Accept the fact that Paul isn’t being superficial“…The cheerful heart has a continual feast” Proverbs 15:15bApp: Celebrate the reality that God is ultimately in controlApp: Find joy realizing you’re in relationship with the LordV 5: Take a breath: chillApp: Find joy knowing that the Lord is nearV 6-7: An Addiction of epidemic proportions: worryAnxiety (Greek): “to be pulled in different directions”Worry (Old English): “to strangle”…like seed sown among thorns, hear the word; 19but the worries of this life…choke the word, making it unfruitful. Mark 4:18-19“Worry about nothing-Pray about everything.”Prayer: a general term for presenting needs in a spirit of worship (ref. Matthew 6:8b, Philippians 4:19)Petition: an earnest plea for helpThanksgiving: Taking time to acknowledge God’s hand along the way (ref. Luke 17:17-18)What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?