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Philippians is written by the apostle Paul to encourage the believers at Philippi to experience the “Joy Filled Life”.
Ironically, Paul is writing on the subject of joy from a Roman prison.
As we are learning on Wednesday nights, happiness is dependent upon our happenings, but our joy is dependent upon Christ.
Here in this passage, we see five evidences of a thankful life.
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A Thankful Person Rejoices in Christ (v. 4)
- Because of Who Christ Is: Sovereign
As Psalm 139 says - Christ is all-knowing, all-holy, and all-present.
He knows us, is with us, and allows us to know Him.
- Because of What Christ Has Done: Savior
Luke 19:10 “For the Son of man came to seek and to save that which was lost.”
2. A Thankful Person Respects Life (v. 5)
The word moderation means gentleness.
It comes with the idea of sweet reasonableness and a willingness to give up one’s own way.
It has the idea of a humble expression of grace.
3. A Thankful Person Rejects Anxiety (v.
6a)
anxiety is worry because of impending danger or misfortune
4. A Thankful Person Regularly Prays (v.
6b)
"The secret of all failure is our failure in secret prayer."
“ The greatest tragedy in life is not the unanswered prayer, but the unoffered prayer.”
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5. A Thankful Person Receives God’s Peace (v.
7)
Peace is a product of faith.
Faith is the opposite of fear.
Therefore peace does not abide where fear is present!
Conclusion:
Thankfulness involves both an attitude and action.
The Attitude of Gratitude
- Often involves a deliberate change of mind
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I must realize what I really deserve! –
2. I must realize I have it better than most!
3. I must realize that God is in control!
A. I must trust Him to meet my needs.
B. I must trust Him regardless of my understanding.
C. I must rest in the peace that only God can give.
The Action of Gratitude
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A thankful heart is evidenced through thankful speech.
2. A thankful heart recognizes God’s blessings in life.
3. A thankful heart does not complain about the negative.
The way we think determines how we act.
Do you know Christ personally?
Do you experience His peace?
Unlike the cultural pulls of our day, vying for your affection, never fully satisfying, Christ wants to give you what nothing and no one else can: A Thankful Life!
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