Philippians 1:3-4 - Praying With Joy

Pastor Mike Impact Ministries · Mar 24, 2026 · 5m

Todaywe are continuing to look at Philippians 1:3- 4. In verse 3, Paul made thestatement, “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.” Then hecontinues in verse 4, “always in every prayer of mine, making requests foryou all with joy.” The apostle Paul makes it very clear that he prayed forpeople, and he prayed with joy. This is a very important detail. Sometimes whenwe pray, we can feel heavy. We pray about burdens and struggles and needs. ButPaul’s prayers for these believers were filled with joy.

Whydid he pray that way? Because he knew that God was at work in their lives. Asyou read on…