Advice from Apostle Paul,
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, 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. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me–put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. (Phil. 4:4-9)
1. Manage your MOOD.
a. Be joyful in the Lord (v. 4).
b. Be gentle to others (v. 5).
c. Be calm about anything (v. 6).
d. Be prayerful about everything (v. 6).
e. Be thankful to God about everything (v. 6).
f. Be peaceful with God’s peace with you (v. 7).
2. Manage your MIND (v. 8).
a. Be selective and positive in what you think.
b. Practice mental hygiene by monitoring what you think about.
3. Manage your MANNER (v. 9).
a. Practice a godly lifestyle as modeled by Apostle Paul.
b. Practice God’s peace and presence with you.
When we are well self-managed, it will show in our life and others will notice it and be blessed.
