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Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends! Philippians 4:1 (NIV)

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. \xa0And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

God is more concerned with what is happening IN you than what is happening TO you.\xa0

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable\u2014if anything is excellent or praiseworthy\u2014think about such things. Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me\u2014put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:6-9 (NIV)

Hold That Thought

Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. \xa0After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone. Matthew 14:22-23 (NLT)

Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. About three o\u2019clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, \u201cIt\u2019s a ghost!\u201d Matthew 14:24-26 (NLT)

But Jesus spoke to them at once. \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid,\u201d he said. \u201cTake courage. I am here!\u201d Then Peter called to him, \u201cLord, if it\u2019s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.\u201d \u201cYes, come,\u201d Jesus said. Matthew 14:27-29 (NLT)

So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. \xa0But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. \u201cSave me, Lord!\u201d he shouted. Matthew 14:29-30 (NLT)

Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. \u201cYou have so little faith,\u201d Jesus said, \u201cWhy did you doubt me?\u201d Matthew 14:31 (NLT)

When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. 33 Then the disciples worshiped him, \u201cYou really are the Son of God!\u201d they exclaimed. Matthew 14:32 (NLT)

Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts. Proverbs 4:23 (GNT)

Don\u2019t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think\u2026 Romans 12:2 (NLT)

But Jesus spoke to them at once. \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid,\u201d he said. \u201cTake courage. I am here!\u201d Matthew 14:27 (NLT)

1. We don\u2019t give FEAR control

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV)

Bravery is not the absence of fear, but action in the face of fear.

2. We take THOUGHTS captive

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV)

When you take a thought captive, you\u2019ll reveal an enemy objective.\xa0

3. We stay FOCUSED

Then Peter called to him, \u201cLord, if it\u2019s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.\u201d \u201cYes, come,\u201d Jesus said. \xa0So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. \xa0But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. \u201cSave me, Lord!\u201d he shouted. Matthew 14:28-30 (NLT)

\u201cFaith is the byproduct of correct focus.\u201d \u2013 Steven Furtick

\xa0Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable\u2014if anything is excellent or praiseworthy\u2014think about such things. Philippians 4:8 (NIV)\xa0

Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me\u2014put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:9 (NIV)

For I resolved to know nothing (to be acquainted with nothing, to make a display of the knowledge of nothing, and to be conscious of nothing) among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 1 Corinthians 2:2 (AMP)