““Do not be afraid. I bring Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great you good news of great

joy that will be for all the joy that will be for all the people!”people!”

Luke 2:10Luke 2:10

• Rejoice Always– Rejoice in the LORD always (v. 4)

• Display Gentleness– Let your gentleness be evident to all

(v. 5)

• Don’t be Anxious about Anything– Instead… (v. 6)• Prayer• Petition• Thanksgiving

• What Happens?– The peace of God… will guard your

hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (v. 7)

• Redirect your thoughts–…whatever is true, …noble, …right, …

pure, …lovely, …admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think on these things (v. 8)

• Put it into Practice– And the God of peace will be with you

(v. 9)

““Be joyful always. Give Be joyful always. Give thanks in all thanks in all

circumstances for this is circumstances for this is God’s will for you in God’s will for you in

Christ Jesus.”Christ Jesus.”1 Thessalonians 5:16-181 Thessalonians 5:16-18