05.08.22 NOTES

(Re)Discovering Jesus the Revolutionary

I DIDN’T SAY THAT – JESUS

“You deserve to be happy!

”Joy is the visible fruit that comes from a _______________ that is pleasing to ___________; it is not something we can create by our ________________.

22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control.Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)

1. ________________ TO BE JOYFUL IN SPITE OF YOUR __________________

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4 (NIV)

•Realize your joy comes from ______________

And do not be worried, for the joy of the LORD is your strength and your stronghold. Nehemiah 8:10 (AMP)No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (LB)

•True joy cannot be _____________ by pain, suffering, weakness or _________________ circumstances

2 Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. 3 Be assured that the testing of your faith [through experience] produces endurance [leading to spiritual maturity, and inner peace]. 4 And let endurance have its perfect result and do a thorough work, so that you may be perfect and completely developed [in your faith], lacking in nothing.James 1:2-4 (AMP)

2. GET YOUR ____________ OFF __________________

“I will rejoice even if I lose my life, pouring it out like a liquid offering to God, just like your faithful service is an offering to God. And I want all of you to share that joy” Philippians 2:17 (NLT)

JOY DOES NOT COME FROM
•self -_________________

•living a _____________________ life

•________________ yourself

JOY COMES FROM
•self -_____________________

•living to bring ______________________

•___________________ others

Be the type of person that no matter where you go or where you are, you always ________________________ to the lives of those around you!

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