Habit #4: Repeat daily. READ IT “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. . . I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation (Philippians 4:9,12) Contentment is measured in weeks and months, not hours and days. The Philippians 4 Challenge…

Habit #3: Think on noble things. READ IT “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. . . and the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians 4:8-9) Thinking on noble thinks…

Habit #2: Pray with thanksgiving. READ IT “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7) Why are we so anxious? Anxiety…

Habit #1: Choose to be joyful. READ IT “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! . . .I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation” (Philippians 4:4,12) For every action there is a reaction. For every choice there is a consequence, even if it cannot be immediately…

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