Philippians 4:4–9

Rejoice (4:4)

• God reminds us to rejoice because our habit is to worry.
• To battle anxiety, you must get specific about the reasons you have to rejoice.

Gather (4:5)

• Anxiety is amplified in isolation.
• Testifying to others about your reasonable resolve helps fortify your mind.
• Having others around you reminds you that God is with you.

Pray (4:6)

• Don’t be anxious about anything, but pray about everything.
• As you pray about specific concerns, include gratitude for undeniable blessings.

Rest (4:7)

• There is a peace that is so unbelievable only God could provide it.
• There is a peace that is so available that circumstances could never remove it.
• God’s peace can guard both your heart (emotions) and your mind (thoughts).

Focus (4:8)

• You have to retrain yourself about what thoughts you allow to linger.
• Prioritize thinking intentionally about what is good and right in your life.

Persevere (4:9)

• Don’t believe that a one-step effort will fix a long-term issue.
• If it’s a lifelong battle with anxiety, we need to develop a long-term plan.
• Practice makes progress.