Discovering Joy in Philippians Online | Session 11
Welcome to Session 11 of our online study for Discovering Joy in Philippians!
The chapter in our book that we just finished is about peace, and the next chapter is about contentment. But one of the things that often affects our peace and contentment is God answering a prayer no. So why does God say no? That’s the topic of this session’s video.
After you watch the video, please answer the questions you find below the video. Then, during the upcoming week, complete Chapter 11: Discover Joyous Contentment. When you’re finished, return here for the next 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: Why Does God Say No?
Questions to answer in the comments:
- Page 173 question 8: Describe how you can bring peace to a current conflict.
- Page 179 question 25: Think of a current situation, and then think what about the situation has the qualities in Paul’s list (what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy about your situation). Write your thoughts.
- How did answering question 25 affect your joy and peace?
Before watching next week’s video…
Complete Chapter 11: Discover Joyous Contentment. Come back next week to discuss.
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1) If the others involved in the situation balk at my suggestion at how to resolve things, I won’t insist. [Update: everyone agreed that was a good resolution that benefited all–praising God!]
2) [This was about a different situation, one that is ongoing.] What is TRUE: God will work all for our good. NOBLE: Forgiving and praying for the person. RIGHT: Trusting God. PURE: Humbly seeking to understand truth. LOVELY: Our eternal dwelling place where there will be no lies or false accusations, but only Jesus’s perfect justice and rule. ADMIRABLE: Standing strong on truth. EXCELLENT: The character God is working in me. PRAISEWORTHY: God’s loving care for all involved.
3) This situation is ongoing, so I set aside a couple of pages in my journal for Scriptures and this list. Peace fills my heart when I read this list. Praise God for his wonderful gifts in Scripture!
1) in many situations, I find my KMS strategy is the best first thing to employ. Keep Mouth Shut! often that is all that is needed to avoid unnecessary conflict.
2) true: God is giving me and talents noble: I must use them for Gods glory Right: it is not about me.
Pure: confessing my shortcomings Admirable : asking God for help Praiseworthy: eagerly anticipating Gods faithful hand. Excellent) then knowledge that God is in control
3)Examining situations in the light of the word is the path to peace and joy.
1) KMS! Love that–it’s so true.
2) Well put!
3) Yes!