Monday, October 5, 2009

Intentional Joy

They argued . . . over money . . . time . . . chores . . . everything.
It seemed like there was nothing else to do but separate.
So . . . they did.
Is there anything more for them? 
How can we have more in life than disagreements, disappointments, or despair?
Pray.  Join others in prayer . . . asking God to shift the details in the universe to put His plan into place.  Discover the joy of praying with others and for one another.

Philippians 1:4
In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy

Praying with intentional joy . . . changes how we see the power of God at work.

Joy is a component of a God-controlled-heart producing a perspective that “all is well.”   Life changes when we realize that all is well regardless of our circumstances.  There is strength that comes from receiving joy rather than depending on external circumstances to measure life.
 Joy, received through trusting God, is a gift, without the influence of emotions or circumstances. Nehemiah (8:10) defined joy as strength ("The joy of the Lord is your strength").
 Become strong in God.
Pray.
Experience joy.
Learning with you to KICK START the day . . . by praying with joy for one another,

Pastor Kerrie

 For a deeper study go to: interAct: Bible Study


(written by Kerrie Palmer © 2009 All Rights Reserved)
kpalmer@hillchurch.com ~Church on the Hill~700 N. Hill Rd.~McMinnville, OR 97128~503.472.8476 ~www.hillchurch.com~ InterAct: Bible Study~Kick
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