Abundant Life | The Fruit Of The Spirit | Joy
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)
Are you a thermometer or a thermostat?
25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Acts 16:25 (NIV)
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Philippians 4:4 (NIV)
Joy is the God given strength to thrive unhindered by circumstances
Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV)
"We are all worms, but I do believe that I am a glow-worm." Winston Churchill
14 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” u Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky 16 as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain. 17 But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. 18 So you too should be glad and rejoice with me. Philippians 2:14-18 (NIV)
Joy is ignited by the acknowledgment of God’s close proximity
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 (NIV)