FINDING JOY is a 31-day bible study through the book of Philippians. For more info visit us @ MANUP.online

This is the application step to all we've been learning. David writes, "Trust in the Lord and DO GOOD" - which means that trusting God is active not passive. This lesson will equip you with 7 things we can DO while we wait on God.

The question "What is God doing?" will help you pay attention to the hand of God around you. Most of the important lessons in life have come from our hardest seasons of life. The truth is that God is doing FAR MORE than meets the eye!

One of the best questions you can ask during a difficult season is "Who is God?" The act of remembering who God IS and what he's DONE will help you navigate the days ahead. David reminds us that God is BIGGER than we think!

When trouble comes our way we often cry out... "Where is God?" It's a valid question for sure, and one that King David asked often. His answer might surprise you - he writes, "God is CLOSE to the brokenhearted and NEAR the crushed."

Global pandemics, stock market crashes, and wide-spread job loss forces us to look at where we have been putting our trust. David said, "Some trust in horses and chariots, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God."

Pastor Peter Mueller @ Acts Church Lakeway answers the question . . . "What would you tell MEN if you could tell them ONE thing?"

Pastor Matt Blackwell @ Austin Stone Community Church answers the question . . . "What would you tell MEN if you could tell them ONE thing?"

The "Sermon on the Mount" is the pinnacle text of Jesus teaching us what love is NOT. He masterfully contrasted the way most people love others with the way that Christians are called to love others. You'll be challenged, surprised, and encouraged by the very words of Jesus himself. Happy Listening!