“BREAKING THE GRIP OF ANXIETY” PHILIPPIANS 4:4-8 APRIL 23, 2023

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“BREAKING THE GRIP OF ANXIETY” PHILIPPIANS 4:4-8 APRIL 23, 2023  Philippians 4:4 – Rejoice: Reconnect with the joy/strength of Christ in you! Prayer, Thanksgiving, Worship • James 1:2 – the discipline to “count it all joy” • Joy is energy from the Holy Spirit!  Philippians 4:5 – Staying in “self-control”: the spirit of Gentleness (Galatians 5:22, 23) • Practicing His Presence  Philippians 4:6 – Fighting Anxiety with the Spirit’s authority • Battle stance: resistance, reinforcement, resistance. • “Do not” – apply your will; make decisions to resist anxiety! • Active resistance of anxiety comes by prayer, supplication with Thanksgiving (recognize His presence, provision, authority).  Philippians 4:7 – Result: the peace of God standing guard over our heart and mind!  Philippians 4:8 – Lining up our thinking!