1. Agree with each other in the Lord (1-3)

Problems can be opportunities to grow in faith. Paul exhorts 2 sisters to agree in the Lord. He doesn't say why they disagreed or who was right. We must contend with the world in the cause of Christ, but we must agree in the Lord with one another.

2. Rejoice in the Lord and pray (4-7)

When difficult or frustrating problems arise, we must not be anxious or irritable. First, we must rejoice in the Lord; second, we must put the problem before God in prayer, with thanksgiving. Then God's peace will rule our hearts and minds.

3. Think about such things (8-9)

We become like what we think about. Christ must rule our thought world. He does not want us to think about garbage, but about what is true, noble, right and pure.

Application: Lord, forgive me for worrying instead of praying. Come and rule my thought world; clean out all of the garbage, and dwell within.
One Word: Think on these things