P.I.N.K. Philippians 4:2-9

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5 Joy is the settled assurance that God is in control of all the details of my life, the quiet confidence that ultimately everything is going to be alright, and the determined choice to praise God in every situation. Kay Warren

6 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. BDAG: call to one s side; appeal to, urge, exhort, encourage; request, implore, entreat; comfort, encourage, cheer up; invite in, conciliate, be friendly to; speak to in a friendly manner plead 11 of 109 occurrences in the New Testament

7 Followers of Jesus remember to be of the same mind

8 KOINONEA Because of your partnership in the gospel (1:5) If any common sharing in the Spirit (2:1) I want to know Christ yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death (3:10)

9 When one experiences Christ, he or she comes to an inner contentment, joy and spiritual refreshment that enables him or her to transcend circumstances [t]his supernatural reality enables a Christian to rejoice in the middle of difficult circumstances.. Paul Little

10 The secret is this, that happiness depends not on things or on places, but always on persons. If we are with the right person, nothing else matters; and if we are not with the right person, nothing can make up for that absence. In the presence of Jesus Christ, in the Lord, the greatest of all friends is with us; nothing can separate us from that presence, and so nothing can take away our joy. Captain Robert Scott

11 Followers of Jesus remember to be of the same mind your joy is found IN the Lord and NOT circumstances

12 Let your gentleness be evident to all. BDAG: not insisting on every right of letter of law or custom, yielding, gentle, kind, courteous, tolerant gentle 5 of 5 occurrences in the New Testament

13 Followers of Jesus remember to be of the same mind your joy is found IN the Lord and NOT circumstances remember to have a willingness to yield

14 You cannot keep birds from flying over your head but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair. Martin Luther

15 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. BDAG: a state of well-being, peace, shalom (Hebrew) peace 87 of 90 occurrences in the New Testament

16 Followers of Jesus remember to be of the same mind your joy is found IN the Lord and NOT circumstances remember to have a willingness to yield remember to trust God to give you peace and take care of your unreasonable concerns through prayers and thankfulness

17 whatever is lovely BDAG: pleasure, delight, pleasing agreeable, amiable lovely only 1 occurrence in the New Testament

18 whatever is admirable BDAG: pertaining to what is being said with cautious reserve (in deference to the transcendent or out of respect for those of high status, words ought to be carefully chosen, in a transferred sense praiseworthy, commendable admirable only 1 occurrence in the New Testament

19 Followers of Jesus remember to be of the same mind your joy is found IN the Lord and NOT circumstances remember to have a willingness to yield remember to trust God to give you peace and take care of your unreasonable concerns through prayers and thankfulness Fill your mind with good things and practice living the gospel through what you have learned from those practicing the gospel

20 Koinonea Needs Intercessory Prayer

21 Followers of Jesus, remember these things: 1. Have a singularity of mind with a willingness to yield 2. Your joy is found IN the Lord and NOT circumstances 3. Trust God to give you peace and take care of your unreasonable concerns through prayers and thankfulness 4. Fill your mind with good things and practice living the gospel through what you have learned from those practicing the gospel