1. L iving B eyond Y ourself How to Fight For Joy

2. "I have been to Church today, and (surprisingly) I am not depressed.“ “I went to church today depressed but left rejoicing as my heart soared above my cares and into my Savior’s arms.”

3. Having great joy in God

4. Romans 14:17-18 - For the kingdom of God is … righteous- ness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, 18 because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men.

5. …joy gives it wings to soar

6. 1 Peter 1:7-9 - Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, 9 for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

7. The joy of the Lord is your strength

8. joy strength

9. Joy enables us to live lives as “Gutsy Christians.”

10. How to fight for joy

11. Rejoice in the Lord always! Philippians 4:4 -

12. Rejoice in the LORD and be glad…! Psalm 32:11

13. Be joyful…! 1 Thessalonians 5:16

14. Two major reasons why we need to practice joy Joy counters our fallen nature.

15. What has happened to all your joy? Galatians 4:15

16. Two Major Reasons Why We Need To Practice Joy Joy counters our fallen nature Joy puts life’s struggles into perspective

17. Jesus commands us, “Rejoice and leap for joy for your reward is great in heaven” Jesus commands us, “Rejoice and leap for joy for your reward is great in heaven”

18. Joy amidst the pain Joy Amidst The Pain

19. These things I have spoken to you that my joy might be in you and your joy might be full. John 15:11 …a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Isaiah 53:3

20. How to Fight for Joy in Everyday Life... How to Fight for Joy in Everyday Life...

21. 19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

22. 1.Joy is found in praise. 19 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord,

23. Joy is found in Focus Praise be to the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy. 7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song Joy is found in Focus Praise be to the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy. 7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song Psalm 28:6-7

24. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Faith releases Joy

25. 2.Joy is found in thanksgiving 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

26. This is as close to hell as you are ever going to get! The tomb was empty so you don’t have to be! This is as close to hell as you are ever going to get! The tomb was empty so you don’t have to be!

27. You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11

28. Baptism