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What does a follower of Jesus look like?. Finding Peace Philippians 4 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness.

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1 What does a follower of Jesus look like?

2 Finding Peace Philippians 4 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 every situation, 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.

3 Learning to Finding Peace Philippians 4 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 every situation, 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. rejoice

4 Learning to Finding Peace Philippians 4 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 every situation, 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. be gentle rejoice

5 Learning to Finding Peace Philippians 4 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 every situation, 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. be gentle rejoice pray

6 Brings requests to God Philippians 4 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Why pray if God knows what we want? How do we pray?

7 Brings requests to God Philippians 4 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Why pray if God knows what we want? Automatic answers without prayer leads to...

8 Imagine someone getting everything they want the moment they want it

9 Brings requests to God Philippians 4 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Why pray if God knows what we want? Lack of compassion and generosity Impatience Ingratitude Automatic answers without prayer leads to...

10 Brings requests to God Philippians 4 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Why pray if God knows what we want? Automatic answers without prayer leads to... Develops good character

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12 Brings requests to God Philippians 4 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Why pray if God knows what we want? No relationship with God No knowledge of God’s presence No knowledge of God’s love Automatic answers without prayer leads to... Develops good character

13 Brings requests to God Philippians 4 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Why pray if God knows what we want? Automatic answers without prayer leads to... Creates loving relationship Develops good character

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15 Brings requests to God Philippians 4 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Why pray if God knows what we want? Automatic answers without prayer leads to... Creates loving relationship Develops good character No awareness of other needs

16 Brings requests to God Philippians 4 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Why pray if God knows what we want? Creates loving relationship Develops good character Encourages compassion for others

17 Brings requests to God Philippians 4 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Why pray if God knows what we want? Creates loving relationship Develops good character Reveals priorities Encourages compassion for others

18 Brings requests to God Philippians 4 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Why pray if God knows what we want? Creates loving relationship Develops good character Reveals priorities Develops dependence and faith needed for salvation Encourages compassion for others

19 Brings requests to God Philippians 4 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Spoken -sung - written - acted Honestly Persistently How do we pray?

20 Philippians 4 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. I asked God for.................................. 3-04-2011.................. My prayer was answered..................


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