Inevitably we run into problems with people. Thankfully it's usually the other person's fault. ;^)

We're going to look at a couple verses in light of how internalizing them can impact our relationships. And how we can remove some of the inevitable roadblocks that keep us from traveling quite so smoothly of the road of friendship. Friendships that are founded on personal strength in the Lord, on a bedrock of peace and joy, will do much better when the rough road comes. Our own hearts are the most important thing we can bring to a friendship, so the better shape they are in, the better we can negotiate the twists and turns of life.




REMOVE ROADBLOCKS IN RELATIONSHIPS
Teamwork Can Change My Life (part 13)

Rejoice
in the Lord
always.
Philippians 4:4 NIV

 
BUILD FROM A BASE OF JOY AND PEACE

 
* FIND MY JOY IN GOD HIMSELF

4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!             Philippians 4:4 NIV

You will fill me with joy in Your presence          Psalm 16:11 NIV

God has said, "I will never leave you. I will never desert you."   Hebrews 13:5 NIrV

Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.              Habakkuk 3:17-19 NIV

 

* FIND SATISFACTION IN LESS THAN I DESERVE

5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.            Philippians 4:5 NIV

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.             James 3:17 ESV

 

* FIND RELAXATION IN LETTING GOD BE IN CHARGE

6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.    Philippians 4:6 NIV

7And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.            Philippians 4:7 NIV

"My Father, if there is any way, get me out of this. But please, not what I want. You, what do you want?"          Matthew 26:39 Msg

Now may the Lord of peace himself give you his peace at all times and in every situation. The Lord be with you all.        2 Thessalonians 3:16 NLT

This peace will control the way you think and feel.         Philippians 4:7 CEV

 

It's wonderful what happens
when Christ displaces worry
at the center of your life.
Philippians 4:7 Msg

 

God has put us together as Ridgewood to:

Get Out the Good News
Gladly Glorify God
Grow More and More Godly
Give Our Gifts Generously
Gain Genuine Grace-Filled Friendships