JOY: A New Perspective
Part 3: The Joy-Filled Life
Dr. John Ed Mathison & Chris Montgomery | Sept. 22, 2024
(James 1:2) Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds…
The Secret to a Joy-filled Life!
(Philippians 4:8) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
1. My thoughts expose who I really am.
(Proverbs 23:7) For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.
2. My words expose who I really am.
(Proverbs 4:23) Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.
(Luke 6:45) …out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks
3. My behaviors expose who I really am. John Ed (Romans 12:2) Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
(2 Corinthians 10:5) We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ…
1. Do I dwell on who God is?
2. Do I dwell on what God has done in my life?
3. Do I dwell on what God is doing right now?
4. Do I dwell on what God will do?