Day Twenty Seven

Reflection

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

What do you think is your next step in becoming a person who is joyful in all circumstances?
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Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. - Phil. 4:6

How are constant anxiety and fear overcome according to the passages we’ve read?
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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. - Phil 4:8-9

What do you think it looks like practically to train your mind to think about good things?
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I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. - Phil 4:11

How would you define what contentment looks like in everyday life?
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Yet it was good of you to share in my troubles - Phil 4:14

As a Christian, what does it look like for us to share in another persons trouble and help them with a burden?

Closing Thoughts

The entire book of Philippians was written by Paul while he was in prison. Think about that. Paul was under intense pressure and in the worst of circumstances. He had been arrested, beaten and thrown into prison because of his faith, yet he used that circumstance not only to continue his ministry, but expand it in a great way. Paul goes out of his way to write a book that was full of joy, hope and peace -- even when he very easily could have written from a place of doubt and despair. The same can be true in our lives. We can face intense financial, health, or job related pressures yet still live our life in a way that continually promotes peace, joy and hope in Christ. This is what we are called to as Christians and this is how the church can be a light in a dark world. Whenever the world gets darker and more hopeless, we can choose to shine brighter as we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. Congratulations on completing this 28-day study of the book of Philippians. Keep digging into Gods word and watch how it impacts your life!