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The ‘Rejoice Always’ Challenge

Philippians 4:4

The ‘Rejoice Always’ Challenge Philippians 4:4 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”

The ‘Rejoice Always’ Challenge Galatians 5:22-23

The ‘Rejoice Always’ Challenge Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self- control.”

The ‘Rejoice Always’ Challenge Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self- control.”

Rejoice in the Lord

Joel 2:23-24

Rejoice in the Lord Joel 2:23-24 “Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. The threshing floors will be filled with grain; the vats will overflow with new wine and oil.“

Rejoice in the Lord Joel 2:23-24 “Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. The threshing floors will be filled with grain; the vats will overflow with new wine and oil.“

Rejoice in the Lord Joel 2:23-24 “Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. The threshing floors will be filled with grain; the vats will overflow with new wine and oil.“

Rejoice in the Lord Habakkuk 3:17-18

Rejoice in the Lord Habakkuk 3:17-18 “Though the fig tree does not bud, and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.”

Rejoice in the Lord Habakkuk 3:17-18 “Though the fig tree does not bud, and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.”

Rejoice in the Lord Habakkuk 3:17-18 “Though the fig tree does not bud, and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.”

Rejoice in the Lord Luke 10:20 “However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Rejoice in the Lord Psalm 35:9 “Then my soul will rejoice in the Lord and delight in his salvation.”

Rejoice in the Lord Psalm 104:34 “May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the Lord.”

Rejoice in the Lord Isaiah 29:19 “Once more the humble will rejoice in the Lord; the needy will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.”

Rejoice in the Lord Nehemiah 8:10 “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

Rejoice in the Lord Romans 5:1-2 “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God…”

Rejoice in Our Sufferings Romans 5:3-5 “Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us…”

Rejoice in Our Sufferings James 1:2-4 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

Rejoice in Our Sufferings Hebrews 10:34 “…and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, because you knew that you yourselves had better and lasting possessions.”

Rejoice in Our Sufferings 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

Rejoice in Our Sufferings 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

Rejoice in Each Other

Philippians 4:1 “Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown…”

Rejoice in Each Other Philippians 4:2 “I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntche to agree with each other in the Lord.”

Rejoice in Each Other Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.”

Rejoice in Each Other Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, in your brother or sister – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy in your brother or sister – think about such things.”

The ‘Rejoice Always’ Challenge

Rejoice in the Lord

The ‘Rejoice Always’ Challenge Rejoice in the Lord Rejoice in Our Sufferings

The ‘Rejoice Always’ Challenge Rejoice in the Lord Rejoice in Our Sufferings Rejoice in Each Other

The ‘Rejoice Always’ Challenge

Recognize

The ‘Rejoice Always’ Challenge Recognize Act

The ‘Rejoice Always’ Challenge Recognize Act Communicate

The ‘Rejoice Always’ Challenge R ecognize when you’re not joyful A ct (pray, read, think, write) C ommunicate to someone else

Communion Hebrews 12:2 “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

Communion Hebrews 12:2 “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”