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Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (NKJV)
I wanted to wrap up our series with an encouraging summary of the truths we have learned. I hope these will bless you and help you find a joy-filled life, good times or bad.
Here are some keys to a joy filled life:
A key to having joy in troubled times is a focus on Jesus and not our circumstances.
A key to having joy in troubled times is to focus on grace.
A key to having joy in troubled times is to choose to focus on others, praying and blessing them rather than focusing on your own circumstances.
A key to having joy in troubled times is when we look for how God is using our circumstances to further the gospel and glorify Christ.
A key to having joy in troubled times is when we remember "to live is Christ".
A key to having joy in troubled times is to remember that we are not alone.
A key to having joy in troubled times is to remember that we have already won the battle.
A key to having joy in troubled times is to remember is a privilege to suffer for the sake of Christ.
A key to having joy in troubled times is unity through humility.
A key to having joy in troubled times is humbling yourself like Christ for the sake of others.
A key to having joy in troubled times is pouring yourself out for others so that you may be a light in a dark world.
A key to having joy in troubled times is to consider the example of other godly persons.
A key to having joy in troubled times is having a spiritual mind and not an earthly mind.
A key to having joy in troubled times is faith in Christ not faith in our religious works.
A key to having joy in troubled times is putting the past behind and pressing on toward the ultimate prize.
A key to having joy in troubled times is reminding ourselves of our future destination.
A key to having joy in troubled times is thinking about our future glorified existence in heaven.
A key to having joy in troubled times is acknowledging Christ's presence and being secure in it.
A key to having joy in troubled times is choosing to think about the right things which replace worry.
A key to having joy in troubled times is knowing that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
I can have joy in the midst of troubled times because Christ strengthens me.
I WILL have joy in troubled times because Christ gives me strength.
Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (NKJV)
Lord God, help us to have a joy filled life by remembering all these truths from Your Word and planting them in our heart. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
James 1:22 - But
be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.
(NKJV)
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Bible truth you have learned today?
What change in your life
needs to be made concerning this truth?
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Having a Joy-Filled Life In Troubled Times: Summary
I wanted to wrap up our series with an encouraging summary of the truths we have learned. I hope these will bless you and help you find a joy-filled life, good times or bad.
Devotionals - Daily Devotional by Brent Riggs