Paradigm:

• A way of looking at something
• A pair of internal glasses through which you see/comprehend the world

Bless your heart = Nice Meanness

Hold your horses = Slow Down

That dog won’t hunt! = That’s not gonna work!

“There are four fundamental questions of life. They boil down to this: origin, meaning, morality, destiny. Where did I come from? Why am I here? How should I live? Where am I going?”

-Ravi Zacharias

Distraction

Escapism

Copying

Competing

Self-sufficiency

Philippians 4:6-8

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Step 1:

Philippians 4:6

Do not be anxious about anything...

Step 2:

Philippians 4:6

…but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Step 3:

Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

What is it that guards my heart and mind and gives me peace?

The Person of Jesus Christ.

Pray.

Acknowledge you need God.

Be grateful.

Ask for specific help.

Receive peace.