Philippians 4:2-9

Now I appeal to Euodia and Syntyche. Please, because you belong to the Lord, settle your disagreement. And I ask you, my true partner, to help these two women, for they worked hard with me in telling others the Good News. They worked along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are written in the Book of Life.

Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.

SO WHAT: Peace & joy are available through Jesus

NOW WHAT: Practice examine & gratitude

Rejoice
Pray
Redirect your thoughts
Practice

How to pray the examine

(adapted from 24/7 prayer tool sheet)

1. Replay - think over your day like a movie replaying in your head. Notice what you are noticing. What made you happy? What made you anxious? What made you angry?

2. Rejoice - thank God for those things which are obvious. But also thank Him for non-obvious things we sometimes forget - random acts of kindness, being healthy, a positive song or meal. Relish and savor these moments in gratitude to God.

3. Repent - say sorry to God for moments that come to mind as you review the day, e.g., getting involved in gossip, reacting with an aggressive tone, lacking compassion in a situation, ignoring a need, not responding to a nudge. Receive His forgiveness afresh.

4. Reboot – decide in your heart to live for Jesus tomorrow and ask for the grace to see His presence more clearly.

This is My Story : What About The Women?

New Culture ChurchBy New Culture ChurchMay 13, 2024