Pastor Paul rings in the New Year with a stand-alone message about Christ-centered attitudes and disciplines even in the midst of suffering. These six verses from Phil. 4 offer timeless wisdom for followers of Christ: “Rejoice Always in the Lord Our God” (vv. 4-5); “Pray Expecting God’s Peace and Protection” (vv. 6-7); and “Think and Practice Empowered By God’s Presence” (vv. 8-9). After sharing a film illustration through which he learned physical disciplines as a young man, Pastor Paul reminds us that the letter to the Philippians was written from prison to Christians suffering for Christ. We’re to rejoice even in dire circumstances; pray in the confidence of God’s peace and protection; and think and practice the things of the Lord and of Christian role models, confident in the very presence of God.