
Philippians 4:18–19 NLT: At the moment I have all I need—and more! I am generously supplied … 19 And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 5:22–23 NLT: But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control.
Philippians 4:6–7 NLT: Don’t worry about anything…
I. Cheap Fix:
- By masking problems
- By managing problems
Philippians 4:6–7 NLT: Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
Better Investment:
- In posture
Psalm 51:10 NLT: Create in me a [right] heart, O God.
2. In prayer
Psalm 19:14 NLT: May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you…
Philippians 4:8 NLT: And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts…
II. Cheap Fix: Let your mind
On what you want
On what you lack
Philippians 4:8–9 NLT: …Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
9 Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.
Better Investment: Fix your mind
2 Corinthians 10:5 NLT: We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.
On what you need
On what you have
Romans 8:5–6 NLT: Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. 6 So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.
Philippians 4:11 NLT: …be content with whatever…
III. Cheap Fix: Tell yourself to get over it
Until the season changes
Until the provision changes
Philippians 4:11–13 NLT: …I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. 12 I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. 13 For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
Better Investment: Ask Jesus to get through it
- For one more day
Matthew 6:11 NLT: Give us today the food we need
- With whatever you have today
2 Corinthians 12:8–9a NLT: Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. 9 Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.”
Philippians 4:18–19 NLT: At the moment I have all I need—and more! I am generously supplied … 19 And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 NLT: 16 Always be joyful… 18 for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.