“Joy that Lasts”
A Journey through the book of Philippians - Part 11
Philippians 4:6-9		June 7, 2009

“Control Your Focus:  The Battle Against Anxiety”

Winning the War against Anxiety: in 3 ‘not so easy’ steps…
1. _________ Your _______________
o	Don’t ____________ about _________________ (v. 6a)
o	instead, __________ about __________________ (v. 6b)
o	_________  _________ what you need (v. 6c)
o	____________  _________ for all He’s done (v. 6d)
o	Then, you will experience God’s _______________ (v. 7a)
o	which _________ anything we can _______________ (v. 7b)
o	His peace will guard your _________ & ____________ in Christ Jesus (v. 7c)
2. ______________ Your ______________ (v. 8)
o	Fix your thoughts on whatever is…
o	_______________
o	honorable
o	right
o	_______________
o	lovely
o	__________________
o	excellent
o	worthy of _____________________
3. ______________  _________ your ______________ (v.9)
o	Follow Paul’s example
o	actually “_________” what you’re supposed to do
o	faith w/o works is __________ (James 2:14-26)
o	don’t just talk the talk: __________ the __________

Control your focus:  _______________ vs. your circumstances

In Response to today’s message & with the Lord’s help, I will make the following change in my life… ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________