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Fortified Thinking Philippians 4:8-9

Explore the contrast between our expectations and reality in our purchases, creations, self-image, circumstances, and relationships. Reflect on the idea of thinking on noble, pure, and praiseworthy things as taught in Philippians and Proverbs. Understand the concept of peace and joy in faith and contentment.

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Fortified Thinking Philippians 4:8-9

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  1. Fortified ThinkingPhilippians 4:8-9

  2. Philippians 4:8-9 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

  3. Expectation Versus Reality in the things we buy

  4. …about the things we create

  5. …about our self-image

  6. …about our circumstances

  7. …about our relationships

  8. Genesis 1:31 (NIV84) 31 God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.

  9. Genesis 1:27 (NIV84) 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.

  10. Genesis 3:6 (NIV84) 6 When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.

  11. Philippians 4:2–3 (NIV84) Exhortations 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord. 3 Yes, and I ask you, loyal yokefellow, help these women who have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life.

  12. Philippians 4:4–9 (NIV84) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

  13. Philippians 4:4–9 (NIV84) 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

  14. Proverbs 30:18–20 (NASB95): 18 There are three things which are too wonderful for me, Four which I do not understand: 19 The way of an eagle in the sky, The way of a serpent on a rock, The way of a ship in the middle of the sea, And the way of a man with a maid. 20 This is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and wipes her mouth, And says, “I have done no wrong.”

  15. Proverbs 30:18–20 (NASB95): 18 There are three things which are too wonderful for me, Four which I do not understand: 19 The way of an eagle in the sky, The way of a serpent on a rock, The way of a ship in the middle of the sea, And the way of a man with a maid. 20 This is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and wipes her mouth, And says, “I have done no wrong.”

  16. If you do this…you get peace 2.0 . 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

  17. if you add THIS to it…you get peace 3.0 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

  18. Joy of the Lord Handbook Philippians Unity Humility Identity Pressing On

  19. Philippians 4:11–13 (NIV84) 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

  20. Philippians 1:36 (NIV84) 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

  21. Romans 5:1 (NIV84) Peace and Joy 5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

  22. Romans 5:1-2 (NIV84) Peace and Joy 5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.

  23. Romans 5:1-2 (NIV84) Peace and Joy 5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

  24. Philippians 2:5–8 (NIV84) 5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7 but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.

  25. Philippians 2:5–8 (NIV84) 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross!

  26. Philippians 4:19 (NIV84) 19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

  27. Matthew 6:25–27 (NIV84) “Don’t Worry…Be Happy Peaceful” Do Not Worry 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

  28. Psalm 139:14 (NIV84) 14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

  29. John 16:33 (NIV84) 33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

  30. Continuum of Peace

  31. Continuum of Peace

  32. Continuum of Peace

  33. Continuum of Peace

  34. Continuum of Peace

  35. Assurance of Salvation Romans 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

  36. God as Your Provider Matthew 6:25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?

  37. A Perfect Path of Faith to Walk Hebrews 12:2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. John 13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come

  38. God’s Faithfulness 2 Timothy 2:13 If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent; Has He said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?

  39. Your Identity in Christ 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come Romans 8:31 No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.

  40. Continuum of Peace

  41. The Application “Peace” • Expose Yourself to these Truths…Daily • Scripture Reading • Worship Music/Spiritual Songs • Devotional Materials • Meditate on Them • Journal or Reflect how you are experiencing these truths • Express Them • Talk with others how you are discovering or affirming these praiseworthy, noble, admirable, faithful, lovely and eternal truths about the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit

  42. …or just do what Paul says… Colossians 3:15–16 (NIV84) 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Ephesians 5:19 (NIV84) 19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

  43. The Application “Peace” • Expose Yourself to these Truths…Daily • Scripture Reading • Worship Music/Spiritual Songs • Devotional Materials • Meditate on Them • Journal or Reflect how you are experiencing these truths • Express Them • Talk with others how you are discovering or affirming these praiseworthy, noble, admirable, faithful, lovely and eternal truths about the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit Philippians 4:9 (NIV84) 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.

  44. The Application “Peace” • Expose Yourself to these Truths…Daily • Scripture Reading • Worship Music/Spiritual Songs • Devotional Materials • Meditate on Them • Journal or Reflect how you are experiencing these truths • Express Them • Talk with others how you are discovering or affirming these praiseworthy, noble, admirable, faithful, lovely and eternal truths about the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit • Obey God’s Word • If there is a sin to repent of, repent of it: confess it and turn from it. • If there is a command to do, do it. • If there is something you learn about God that you didn’t know before, go to Steps 2&3

  45. Spafford’s Narrative

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