1. “GROWING IN PEACE”
Philippians 4:4-9

2. 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand;

3. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made

4. known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

5. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,

6. whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

7. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

8. SOLUTION FOR OVERCOMING WORRY

9. 1. RELEASE Verse 6

10. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.

11. Give it to God humbly.

12. Give it to God humbly.
Give it to God specifically.

13. Give it to God humbly.
Give it to God specifically.
Give it to God thankfully.

14. 2. RELY. Verse 7

15. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

16. Hide yourself in God and trust He will only let in concerns worthy of your life.

17. 3. REPLACE. Verse 8

18. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,

19. whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

20. Give the thoughts you were wasting on lesser things to the concerns God gives you.

21. 4. REPEAT. Verse 9

22. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

23. Practice what a Godly person would do.