A Joyful Life

Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, (NKJV)

Philippians 1:1–7 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with JOY 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 7 It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me. (NIV)

Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, But his heart is not with you. (NKJV)

3 TRUTHS ABOUT LIVING IN JOY

1. HAPPINESS IS CIRCUMSTANTIAL; JOY IS RELATIONAL

John 15:11 “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. (NKJV)

Galatians 5:22–23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, JOY, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. (NKJV)

2. HAPPINESS IS A DESTINATION; JOY IS A DAILY DECISION

Philippians 1:6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ; (NKJV)

3. JOY SPRINGS FROM FAITH

Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all JOY and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (NKJV)

Philippians 1:25 And being confident of this, I know that I shall remain and continue with you all for your progress and JOY OF FAITH, (NKJV)