It was obvious that she (i.e., Christ’s bride at Philippi) wasn’t feeling her “normal” self. Typically, she was a hardworking, energetic and active (Philippians 1:5-6) lady, but in recent days, she was uncharacteristically weak and uncoordinated. A family member suggested that she set up a doctor’s appointment (Philippians 4:3). Her symptoms didn’t demand an immediate visit to the ER, but they couldn’t just be ignored either (Mark 3:17). That nagging “ache” served as overt evidence of a deeper, underlying problem. Then too, failure to get treatment might make her more susceptible to other, more serious, ailments that could threaten her entire system (1 Corinthians 12:26). Her doctor, a trusted family practitioner, ran a few tests and confirmed his diagnosis — she had suffered a small “fracture” (Philippians 4:2). As a result, he recommended a combination of therapies and scribbled (Hebrews 1:1-2; 2 Timothy 3:16) a prescription on his notepad — Philippians 2:4-7: Take A DAILY DOSE of joy. “Rejoice in the Lord always…” (v. 4). Unlike Paul, who could find joy within the confines of a Roman prison, some members of the Philippian fellowship experienced despair. They focused on the dispute (i.e., fracture) between Euodia and Syntyche (which in turn, affected the whole congregation). The apostle cautioned against this inappropriate emphasis and suggested that the saints needed to “keep on rejoicing” in view of their relationship with the Lord (Matthew 5:10-12). EXERCISE gentleness. “Let your gentleness be known to all men…” (v. 5a). The word translated “gentleness” means strength under