Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything…

Philippians 4:4–8 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, 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.

Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything.

“The PRESENCE of anxiety is unavoidable, but the PRISON of anxiety is optional.”—Max Lucado

PEACE is found between the pillars of trusting God’s GOODNESS and God’s CONTROL.

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

LORD (Kiros): owner, master, or—the ONE who’s in CONTROL.

Anxiety INCREASES as our need to be in control INCREASES. Anxiety DECREASES as our need for control DECREASES.

Control is a GOD category, not a HUMAN one.

Philippians 4:4-5 Rejoice in the Lord always. I’ll say it again: Rejoice. Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.

Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”

Anxiety isn’t a WALL. Your anxiety could be a DOOR that opens to invite you into a place you’ve never been with God.

What you’re anxious about the MOST is likely the area where you trust God the LEAST.

PEACE is FOUND between the pillars of trusting God’s goodness and God’s control.

Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace all who trust You, all whose thoughts are fixed on You.