Philippians 4  Paul continues to teach us what the worthy walk looks like by giving us some very specific directions.
v 1  " stand firm in the Lord" - be all in and stay all in;  complete commitment and nothing less.

v2 " live in harmony" - the church must work together to help each work through the struggles that are part of our human nature; to bring us back to unity in thinking like Christ.

v4 " Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!"   Be cheerful! Be well! Be glad!

v5  Be "forbearing" - mild, patient, appropriate.  Paul adds to this "The Lord is near".  As we practice the presence of God, remember that He is with us, right here, right now... perhaps we do better at being "forbearing".

v6  "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God"  Pray, pray, and pray some more!

v7 Receive God's peace, which "shall guard your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus"

v8 " Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence, and if anything is worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these." 

To have the same mind, love, spirit, and purposes as Christ... to walk in a manner worthy of the gospel and to work out our salvation with fear and trembling.. we need to "practice these things".
Make it a habit by doing these things repeatedly.  "... and the God of peace shall be with you."  ( v9).

Truth - God is at work in us "both to will and to work for His good pleasure".  Our part is to humble ourselves, even as Jesus did, subjecting ourselves to His authority over us and obeying His word.
Christ Himself is our coach , coming alongside to encourage us.
He loves us fully.
He partners with us.
He tenderly cares for us.
He acts with mercy toward us.
So that we might share His mind, His love, His spirit, and His purposes.

Father in heaven, we give You honor and praise, for You are altogether wonderful.  You are always with us, always faithful, never changing, infinite in mercy and grace, and amazing in Your goodness towards us. Thank You!  We rejoice in You.  We rejoice in the perfect salvation that You have given to us, that we could never earn or gain, but You have freely given to us in Jesus Christ the Beloved.
Do all You desire in us today, Father.  May our love abound more and more in  real knowledge and all discernment.  May we keep our minds united with Jesus.. on those things of excellence and truth and purity and worth.  Guard our hearts and minds with Your peace that surpasses our understanding, we pray in Jesus' name, Amen.