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I Choose Joy - Understanding the Power of Focus, Part 1
Manage episode 485912167 series 33132
If you’re bummed out, struggling, things not going well, and you don’t know where to go, join Chip as he begins this series and shares how a divine equation can change your world.
Main Points
The Divine Equation:
- C+P=E (Circumstance + Perspective = Experience)
KEY #1: Focus
- Where is my focus? -Philippians 1:1-11
How to develop an upward focus -Philippians 1:3-6
- A choice = Gratitude
- An action = Prayer
- An Attitude = Confidence
Three observations about an outward focus -Philippians 1:7-8
- Difficult circumstances reveal our true affections.
- Living above our circumstances occurs when our hearts are so full of people that there is no room for self-pity.
- Sometimes God allows adverse circumstances to realign our affections!
How to develop an outward focus -Philippians 1:9-11
- Think about those who have loved you the most.
- Pray for those you think about the most.
Conclusion: Where's your focus?
- Upward or Inward?
- Outward or Inward?
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Manage episode 485912167 series 33132
If you’re bummed out, struggling, things not going well, and you don’t know where to go, join Chip as he begins this series and shares how a divine equation can change your world.
Main Points
The Divine Equation:
- C+P=E (Circumstance + Perspective = Experience)
KEY #1: Focus
- Where is my focus? -Philippians 1:1-11
How to develop an upward focus -Philippians 1:3-6
- A choice = Gratitude
- An action = Prayer
- An Attitude = Confidence
Three observations about an outward focus -Philippians 1:7-8
- Difficult circumstances reveal our true affections.
- Living above our circumstances occurs when our hearts are so full of people that there is no room for self-pity.
- Sometimes God allows adverse circumstances to realign our affections!
How to develop an outward focus -Philippians 1:9-11
- Think about those who have loved you the most.
- Pray for those you think about the most.
Conclusion: Where's your focus?
- Upward or Inward?
- Outward or Inward?
Broadcast Resource
Additional Resource Mentions
Mid Year Match
Connect
Partner With Us
293 episodes
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