scripture: philippians 4:4-4:9

What we do is because o what we believe, what we believe is because of what we think.

What we do is because o what we believe, what we believe is because of what we think.

Rejoicing will make you be committed no matter what, makes the darkness flee and turn the tables on the enemy's intent.

Rejoicing will make you be committed no matter what, makes the darkness flee and turn the tables on the enemy's intent.

Welcome to the Apostolic Lutheran Church of Gimlet, Alberta! We invite everyone to join us at: Gimlet Missionary Church, in summer Located 4 miles North of Hwy 12 on Range Road 4-3 at the intersection with Township Road 41-2 or Gimlet Community Hall, in Winter Just 1 mile north of the church. Sunday Morning Service weekly at 10:30 am

Everything that happens to us in life shapes us; the good and the bad. Life has a way of pressing us into its mold, but Paul writing to the church a Philipai tells us be not conformed. Paul admonishes us that there is a better way than allowing life and the things that happen to force us into a shape inconsistent with our Christian walk. Paul says to be careful for nothing. The original Greek word means pulling in different directions. On the one hand, there are hopes, desires, and dreams that pull us one way, but on the other hand, fear, uncertainty, and doubt pull us another. We know what the Word says, but we also have the pull of doubt from our lives. Doctors tell us that worry affects our bodies, but it also affects our spiritual well being. There is no greater thief than worry. It steals peace, joy, and contentment. In our text, Paul tells us that the answer to life’s stress and strain is prayer. He tells us that the secret is to pray about everything. Paul used three different words when he said to pray about everything. Prayer begins with the concept of adoration and worship. For many, prayer is about asking, but the first step should be worship. It is incredible how, when we begin to worship, our problems start to shrink. Worship is the preparation that helps us move to the next dimension. After beginning with worship, Paul tells us to move to supplication. When we worship first, we are prepared to bring our needs to God. Finally, Paul tells us to pray prayers of thanksgiving. By being thankful, we acknowledge all that God has done: All the protection, all the provision, and healing. We must be grateful for it all. Prayer will help shape our lives. It will direct our thoughts and our emotions about life. When we follow this simple formula for prayer, God will transform our lives.

Everything that happens to us in life shapes us; the good and the bad. Life has a way of pressing us into its mold, but Paul writing to the church a Philipai tells us be not conformed. Paul admonishes us that there is a better way than allowing life and the things that happen to force us into a shape inconsistent with our Christian walk. Paul says to be careful for nothing. The original Greek word means pulling in different directions. On the one hand, there are hopes, desires, and dreams that pull us one way, but on the other hand, fear, uncertainty, and doubt pull us another. We know what the Word says, but we also have the pull of doubt from our lives. Doctors tell us that worry affects our bodies, but it also affects our spiritual well being. There is no greater thief than worry. It steals peace, joy, and contentment. In our text, Paul tells us that the answer to life’s stress and strain is prayer. He tells us that the secret is to pray about everything. Paul used three different words when he said to pray about everything. Prayer begins with the concept of adoration and worship. For many, prayer is about asking, but the first step should be worship. It is incredible how, when we begin to worship, our problems start to shrink. Worship is the preparation that helps us move to the next dimension. After beginning with worship, Paul tells us to move to supplication. When we worship first, we are prepared to bring our needs to God. Finally, Paul tells us to pray prayers of thanksgiving. By being thankful, we acknowledge all that God has done: All the protection, all the provision, and healing. We must be grateful for it all. Prayer will help shape our lives. It will direct our thoughts and our emotions about life. When we follow this simple formula for prayer, God will transform our lives.

Join us this week as Pastor Nathan wraps up our series on Philippians.

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Paul's encouragement to rejoice, his assurance of the nearness of God, his promise that we would obtain a peace that surpasses understanding - these are the words of the Bible that the church has been playing over and over again. If all we listen to are these "greatest hits," they might lose their power. Haven't we played that song enough? On the third Sunday of Advent, we light the candle for joy. Patrick Hunnicutt preaches on Philippians 4:4-9.

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