If you do this, you will experience God’s peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 4:7 (TLB)

1. Refuse to worry about anything.

Don’t worry about anything… —Philippians 4:6 (NLT)

“God gives such beauty to everything that grows in the fields, even though it is here today and thrown into a fire tomorrow. He will surely do even more for you! Why do you have such little faith?” – —Matthew 6:30 (CEV)

2. Pray about everything.

…instead, pray about everything. —Philippians 4:6 (NLT)

3. Thank God in all things.

With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God. —Philippians 4:6 (CEV)

4. Think about good things.

Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others. Think about all you can praise God for and be glad about. —Philippians 4:8 (TLB)

5. Be content with anything.

…I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. 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. —Philippians 4:11-12 (NLT)

For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. —Philippians 4:13 (NLT)

Discussion Questions

1. What’s the purpose of God’s promises being conditional in our lives?

2. Is there a difference between worry and concern? If so, what is it?

3. What keeps you from praying about everything?

4. How can you maintain a thankful heart when going through hard times?