Paul was in prison, but he still wrote, “Be happy in the Lord always! I'll say it again: Be happy!”
He said, “Don't worry about anything. Pray about everything and thank God. Then God's peace will guard your heart.”
Paul said to think about good things: things that are true, lovely, and wonderful.
Key Verse
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.Philippians 4:4, ESV
Talk About It
What is something you're worried about? Let's pray about it with thanks.
Story Questions
Where was Paul when he wrote “Rejoice”?
In prison
What should we do instead of worrying?
Pray about everything
What will guard our hearts?
God's peace
Try This Today
Make a “Philippians 4:8 list”: write things that are true, lovely, and good, and read it when you're worried.
Pray Together
God, I give you my worries. Thank you for your peace that guards my heart. I rejoice in you! Amen.