Praise, Again I Say Rejoice, In Control, In Christ Alone, I Speak Jesus

What are you willing to do to guard what’s precious to you?

⁴ Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! ⁵ Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. ⁶ Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

INTRO: Philippians 4:4-5, Psalm 16:11, Acts 13:52

1. WORRY (Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 6:31-34)

2. WRONG THINKING (Philippians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Joshua 1:8)

3. COVETOUSNESS (Exodus 20:17, Ephesians 5:5, Philippians 4:10-20, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Timothy 6:6-7, Acts 20:35, Luke 6:35, Psalm 34:8,10)

Restate the verse in your own words.

• What did you like about these verses?
• What did you learn about God?
• What did you learn about People?
• What did you learn about guarding your joy?
• What did you learn about following Jesus?

Based on this lesson on “GUARD YOUR JOY: BEWARE OF JOY ROBBERS”, write down your action point to apply what you learned. Make it your “I Will…” statement and follow the S.M.A.R.T guideline to come up with a do-able action point.

Simple

Measurable

Appropriate

Realistic

Time-bound

“I Will _____________________________”

Who will you share these truths to this week?

Pray against the “joy robbers” in the lives of your family, friends, and loved ones.

Teach them about the contentment that comes from trusting in the Lord.

Start by introducing them to Jesus, that they believe in Him as their Savior and Lord.

• Worship God for who He is, what He has done, and what He will do in our lives.

• Upright and moral governance of public servants; repentance and salvation for government leaders and citizens for a Christ-centered Philippines.

• For legislators to promote and support bills and laws aligned with God’s Word.

• War in Ukraine to end, loss of lives prevented.

• Continue to pray for the rest of Israeli hostages to be restored back to their families safely. Pray for Israel and the war with terrorists to end according to God’s purpose and for His glory.

• For the civil war in Syria to end peacefully, protection for Christians and other minorities; that there will be freedom from oppression for Syrians. Pray for the gospel to spread rapidly throughout the country.

• Pray for the Sudanese people and the persecuted Christians there; earnestly seek God’s intervention to stop the bloodshed. Pray for freedom from oppression, that God’s word and His people bring them comfort and hope.

• That CCF Members would honor and love God and make disciples.

• Elders, pastors, dleaders, and families (holy, humble, harmonious, happy, heart-working).

• Ministries and churches expand worldwide.

• Worship and Training Center

• Prayer Mountain

• Deeper intimate relationship with God.

• Righteous living.

• Salvation of family and friends.

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!