6 do not be anxious about anything, 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 understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:6-7 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. - Philippians 4:8-9 Think about what is true. The Apostle Paul says think about what is true because Satan is an elite liar. “God will not give you more than you can handle.” (Subtle Lie) “God wants me to be happy.” (Subtle Lie) True ‘Happiness’ will actually come through the pursuit of holiness. If you want to ‘think truth,’ you need to know truth. whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things - Philippians 4:8 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. - Philippians 4:9 What we think often leads to what we do. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. - Romans 12:2 We Often Become What We've Seen Practice Doesn’t Imply Passive Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. - Philippians 3:1 > > 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. - Philippians 4:4