Paul was kicked around,
yet he went higher and further.
Practice Eternal, Eventual, and Everyday Hope
Hope is not something of “hype” or “fantasy”, but real
hope is based on the promises and power of God.
LOOK FOR THE GOOD IN EVERY SITUATION
LOOK FOR THE SOLUTION IN EVERY PROBLEM
Philippians 4:4-9
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every
situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,
present your requests to God.
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Philippians 4:4-9
7 And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in
Christ Jesus.
8 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.
LOOK FOR THE SOLUTION IN EVERY PROBLEM
Philippians 4:4-9
9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from
me, or seen in me— put it into practice. And the God of
peace will be with you.
LOOK FOR THE SOLUTION IN EVERY PROBLEM
3-Fold Habit of Hope
1. Rejoice
Philippians 4:4
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
LOOK FOR THE SOLUTION IN EVERY PROBLEM
3-Fold Habit of Hope
1. Rejoice
Proverbs 11:7
When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes; all he
expected from his power comes to nothing.
LOOK FOR THE SOLUTION IN EVERY PROBLEM
3-Fold Habit of Hope
1. Rejoice
John 16:33 “...In this world you will have trouble...”
LOOK FOR THE SOLUTION IN EVERY PROBLEM
3-Fold Habit of Hope
1. Rejoice
John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me
you may have peace. In this world you will have
trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
Rejoicing is a supernatural act of obedience,
to the hope that is already in you.
LOOK FOR THE SOLUTION IN EVERY PROBLEM
3-Fold Habit of Hope
1. Rejoice
2. Re-think
Philippians 4:8
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.
LOOK FOR THE SOLUTION IN EVERY PROBLEM
3-Fold Habit of Hope
1. Rejoice
2. Re-think
What you look for, you will find!
How you think defines and determines
your destination.
LOOK FOR THE SOLUTION IN EVERY PROBLEM
3-Fold Habit of Hope
1. Rejoice
2. Re-think
3. Re-enact
Philippians 4:9
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from
me, or seen in me— put it into practice.
And the God of peace will be with you.