Discovering Joy in Philippians Online | Session 5
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We’ve completed the first four chapters of Discovering Joy in Philippians. The Session 5 video below explains the secret to becoming a joyful worshiper who builds up others.
When you finish the video, please answer the questions you find below the video. Then complete chapter 5 in Discovering Joy in Philippians so you’ll be ready for the Session 6 video!
If you can’t participate now, that’s okay. I’ll leave these posts up for you to do when you’re ready.
Video: The Secret to Becoming a Joyful Worshiper Who Builds Up Others
Questions to answer in the comments:
- Page 67 Question 4b: How can you apply Philippians 1:27 to a problem you face today?
- Page 75 Question 30a: How can you apply the concepts of unity to a current situation where you disagree with a brother or sister on a disputable matter?
- How did forgiving others, confessing sins, and rejoicing in mercy affect your joy this week?
Before watching next week’s video…
Complete Chapter 5: Become a Shining Star. Come back next week to discuss.
Want to learn more about becoming a joyful worshiper?
Here are a few posts that might interest you as you become a joyful worshiper.
p67 To conduct myself worthy is to treat with kindly affection those who, in my flesh, i do not necessarily “like”. To love as Christ loves.
p75 By sticking to the Gospel message we can remain strong and united. Refusing to get sidetracked from the Message by disputes. Keep them between me and God.
I can forgive others but I am hard on myself. I need more practice rejoicing in mercy!
Hi, Lisa!
1) “Kindly affection”–I like that!
2) Yes!
3) Rejoicing in mercy builds joy!
1) As my to-do list grows, I can let go of anxiety and ask God what he wants me to do each day.
2) I’m overlooking the differences and refusing to argue. Nice to say, my friends are doing the same.
3) I love rejoicing in mercy! I pray the Lord’s Prayer often, so that reminds me to forgive others, confess sins, and seek help for weaknesses. Rejoicing in mercy brings me peace and joy.
1 I can turn to God and ask for his help in how he wants me to handle different situations. As I know he is always there and aware of what is happening to me
2.I can listen to their point of view and make sure that I don’t argue over it with them. A saying my mother taught me years ago is we can agree to disagree on this matter
3 It makes me feel at peace when I forgive others and knowing that I can always ask The Lord for help removes anxiety which brings me peace and joy
Kim, great answers! Thanks for sharing.
Turning it over to God and asking Him to help, do whatever is right and live worthy of the gospel. 2. We all are one but we have different gifts learn to work together. 3. It help me to show other mercy and my self. I have peace.
Hi Becky!
1) Yes-!
2) That’s soooo important to remember. Glad you shared it.
3) Good insight! It does have that effect, doesn’t it? That’s why I like to frequently pray the Lord’s prayer.
Continue on, following in the way God would have me be. in my heart and attitudes and actions, keeping focus on the heart of Christ and asking the Holy Spirit to help me deal with my circumstances in that manner.
At present, I don’t have a situation about any disputable matters, I may find one at some point once I find a church.
it lifts my spirit
Hi, Yvonne!
1) Yep! Well put.
2) Nice to be in such a place. May the Lord bless you with a wonderful church soon.
3) I totally agree! It does that for me, too.
I will not let my problem get in the way of presenting the gospel by living a life worthy of the gospel of Christ.
When I was co-leading a bible study, the other leader started to talk about things I shared with her in private which I would have shared when the time was right. I discussed with her afterward that we should only be sharing about ourselves not about each other. It was well received.
I used the daily prayer to forgive her, let go of all my offences and pray for healing of my broken heart.
Oh, Diane, that would be hurtful. I’m sure she feels terrible. I’m thankful she learned from someone like you who gives grace. May the Lord continue to heal your heart and bless you as you move forward in his grace.
1) I was fearful about being critically judged by some co-workers; Choosing to Live for Him, banish the fear, trust Him and choose to see myself as His servant
2) experiencing disagreement about the political climate: eyes off politics, eyes on Him
3) Rejoicing in His mercy- I’ve been so struck by Nehemiah 8:10- the context, these people had listened to His Word for 6 hours and were sorrowing in their conviction, how short they had fallen from the mark. Rather than wallow in that conviction- “Do not sorrow, for the JOY Of the Lord is your strength”. His mercy is such cause for JOY 🙂
Great answers. Love “eyes off politics, eyes on Him.”