Worried Blues

Hopefully we'll finally finish up this part of Philippians this week.
If not, keep rejoicing anyway! Actually these are verses we'll spend
the rest of our lives working out how they practically impact us. The
Spirit has a lot to do in us yet, as just a quick reading of these
verses reveals. So get used to it. ;^) Joy, humility, patience, peace,
worry, prayer. We know "the what" of these things, but it's "the how"
of making them real that we will be busy at.

The outline isn't much different than the last couple weeks, I've just
expanded it a little.




CLEAR THE RUBBLE FOR BETTER RELATIONSHIPS
Teamwork Can Change My Life (part 14)

 The Lord is near.
Philippians 4:5 NIV


 Find a Personal 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


* 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

All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another,
because, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” Humble
yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up
in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.     1
Peter 5:5-7 NIV


* 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


    TWO KEYS TO CALMING MY WORRY

    Do not worry about your life ...But seek first his kingdom and his

    righteousness...   Matthew 6:25,33 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


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