Sep 27, 2015 11:59
Philippians 1:1-2, TEV
From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus- to all God’s
people living in Philippi who are in union with Christ Jesus, and to the church leaders and helpers: May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace.
WHAT WE’LL LEARN IN PHILIPPIANS
The difference between HAPPINESS and JOY.
How to find joy in virtually ANY SITUATION.
Why joy is found in a RELATIONSHIP W/ JESUS.
MAXING-OUT YOUR JOY WITH PEOPLE
Appreciation:
Consistently thank people for ALL THEY DO.
What you focus on in your relationships determines your relationship. And you get to choose what you focus on
Example Bible Reference Title
Philippians 1:3-5 NIV
I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now,
People long to be VALUED
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Affirmation is like oxygen in a relationship. You need it to live.
Affection: Unconditionally love people for WHO THEY ARE.
People crave AUTHENTIC FRIENDSHIPS
Example Bible Reference Title
Philippians 1:7-8 NIV
It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. God can testify how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
Attention: Fully encourage people for WHAT THEY CAN BE.
People gravitate towards ENCOURAGERS.
Example Bible Reference Title
Philippians 1:9-11 NIV
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ-to the glory and praise of God. Paul’s Chains Advance the Gospel
Adoration: Always remind people of GOD’S FAITHFULNESS.
People need to know JESUS
I have you in my MIND.” (v.3-5)
“I have you in my HEART.” (v.7-8)
“I have you in my PRAYERS.” (v.9-11)
“I have Jesus in my LIFE.” (v.6)