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Joy

It’s genuinely hard for me to understand how someone who claims to be walking with God can be grumpy or depressed most of the time. Joy is an inward attitude that has God as its object and its source. It goes much deeper than happiness, and can be present even in the midst of pain.

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1.	Read Nehemiah 8:9-10.
	a) Why were the people mourning and weeping?
	b) What did the leaders tell the people to do instead of grieving?
	c) How could they possibly do this?
2.	In Psalm 51, David said he had lost his joy. Tell what event(s) led to David's writing this psalm by reading 2 Samuel 11 through 2 Samuel 12:14.
3.	What are the things David requested of God in Psalm 51 to help him get his joy back?
	a) vs. 7:
	b) vs. 8:
	c) vs. 9:
	d) vs. 10:
	e) vs. 11:
	f) vs. 12:
4.	a) What will be the result if we confess our sins as David did? (1 John 1:9)
	b) Will the Lord then restore the joy of our salvation? Yes No
5.	In Romans 12:12, Paul says we serve God by rejoicing in _____, not by rejoicing in results. Difficult times are not an excuse to lose our joy.
6.	According to James 1:2, problems or tribulations are an occasion for _____, not discouraged resignation.
7.	When we find ourselves in a difficult situation, the fruit of the flesh might be despair, anger, depression, disappointment, disillusionment, fear or maybe panic. But Galatians 5:22 tells us that the fruit of the Spirit, even in stressful times, is ...
8.	What is the source of our joy? (Philippians 4:4)
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Memory Verse:
Psalm 28:7

"The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him."

The Motivation:

Few conditions are more unique to a believer's experience and peculiar to the world than a joy that defies our pain (Beth Moore).

James 1:2 says, “Whenever ’you face trials, count it all joy" - not “if you face trials...” Troubles don't come to us by choice, but are just a part of life. And when troubles show up - we have two choices: live joyously, or whine and complain to anyone who will listen.

I believe it is impossible for the devil to defeat a joyful believer. My husband and I have made the decision to enjoy the abundant life (John 10:10) and live a lifestyle of joy, to be happy and not worry, and to look for the treasures of darkness (Isaiah 45:3). You can make that choice too.

Video: Count It All Joy

James 1:2 tells us to count it all joy when we face trials. This video explains why God expects us to do that.

Prayer

I pray that God, who gives hope, will bless you with complete joy and peace because of your faith. And may the power of the Holy Spirit fill you with hope (Rom. 15:13).

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