Obstacle or Opportunity 3 Reasons letter was written: Thank Philippian Church for Missionary support Prevent criticism of friend Epaphroditus Encourage the church to unity, harmony, and in joy of the Lord Philippians 2:5, Philippians 1:1-6, Philippians 1:16, Philippians 4:4 How you think how you feel Our perspective in life and our joy are You can’t change you , but you can change your Romans 8:6 Proverbs 23:7 God’s is to get us to see life through God’s eyes is circumstantial, is relational John 15:11 Your is the switch that releases the joy of the Lord is a destination, but is a daily decision Joy Springs from Philippians 1:25