However difficult it is to experience ongoing joy in normal circumstances, it is even more challenging as we go through pain. In this message, we continue our Find Joy Series by learning how to move from brokenness to joy with God’s help.
Find the ADVANTAGE in adversity.
Philippians 1:12 “And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News.”
No Matter what, God is in CONTROL and a good FATHER to me.
Invest your life in a HIGHER cause.
Philippians 1:18-19 “But that doesn’t matter. Whether their motives are false or genuine, the message about Christ is being preached either way, so I rejoice. And I will continue to rejoice. For I know that as you pray for me and the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will lead to my deliverance.”
Cling to PURPOSE in pain.
Philippians 1:20-21 “For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die. For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.”
Be encouraged by others with CONTAGIOUS joy.
Philippians 1:25-26 “Knowing this, I am convinced that I will remain alive so I can continue to help all of you grow and experience the joy of your faith. And when I come to you again, you will have even more reason to take pride in Christ Jesus because of what he is doing through me.”