2 - Joy Is A Choice
1 Thessalonians 5:16; Philippians 2:17; 1 Peter 4:13; 2 Corinthians 6:10; Acts 5:41
What Real Joy Is Not:
1. A Thrill From Earthly Pleasures
Ecclesiastes 2:10-11; 7:66; Isaiah 16:10
2. A Trait Of Personality
John 11:16
3. A Thinking Approach
Romans 14:17
What Joy Is:
1. Valuing The Character Of God
Romans 8:28; James 1:17
2. Recognizing The Blessings Of God
Ephesians 1:3; Lamentations 3:22-23
3. Yielding To The Providence Of God
Psalm 103:19
The Picture Of God Judas Was Providentially Used By God To Bring Jesus To The Cross
Luke 22:22
4. Receiving The Promises Of God
Revelation 21:4; Psalm 16:11
5. Treasuring The Word Of God
Psalm 19:8, 10; Jeremiah 15:16
6. Appreciating The Family Of God
1 Thessalonians 3:9
Three Reasons You Don't Have Joy In Your Life
1. You're Not Saved
2 Corinthians 13:5
2. You're Being Sifted
John 10:10; Luke 22:31
3. You're Setting Up Suppositions
Luke 17:10
