The Joy of the Lord Part 2

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