Galatians 5:22-23 - Joy is More than a Choice - (2021-09-26)

Galatians 5:23-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Joy is lacking in our world. People constantly complain. Phil 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.” Joy is the evidence of the presence of God in your life! Psalm 16:11, “...in your presence there is fullness of joy..." 1) Be Aware of the Joy Killers Circumstances (James 1:2-4)  Critics (Nehemiah 4) Consumption (Prov 15:16-17) Guilt (Psalm 32:3-5) Comparison (Prov 23:15-17) Anxiety (Prov 12:25) Selfishness (James 3:16) Bitterness (Hebrews 12:15) 2) Begin to Apply the Joy Fillers a. Attitude of Gratitude (1 Thess 5:16-18) b. Unity of Community (Phil 2:2) c. Giving while Living (2 Cor 8:1-5) d. Caring by Sharing (Phil 1:18) “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks” (Luke 6:45) 3) Believe the Joy Thrillers Example of Paul (2 Cor 6:4-11) Example of the Hebrews (Hebrews 10:32-39) Example of Jesus (Hebrews 12:1-3) Psalm 16:11, “You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”