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

3. WE NEED TO KEEP AN ETERNAL PERPSPECTIVE!

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

6. Psalm 118:24 24 This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

7. EXPRESS THANKS AND STOP WORRYING

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

10. Matthew 6:34 34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

11. DWELL ON THE POSITIVE INSTEAD OF THE NEGATIVE

12. Philippians 4:8 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

13. WE NEED TO RELY ON CHRIST IN SPITE OF OUR CIRCUMSTANES

14. Philippians 4:11-13 11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. 12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do everything through him who gives me strength.

15. Psalm 51:12 “Restore to me the joy of your salvation …”