The Joy Mindset

Joy Killers

1. Being unaware of the benefits of the cross (2 Cor. 5:17). 

2. Being addicted to pleasure (Romans 8:6).

3. Being early minded (Romans 12:2).  

We can never find in the world what God freely offers in Christ (Philippians 3:18-19).

Key to Joy

Being eternally minded.

How to get over you past.

1. Remind yourself of your salvation.

2. Remind yourself of your righteousness in Christ.

3. Remind yourself of your fellowship with God in Christ.

4. Remind yourself that God is at work in your life. 

Joy's Focus 

1. See God's redemption for your yesterdays.  (Philippians 3:7-11)

The only way to get past the pain of your past is to give it purpose. Don't let your past define you.  God wants to use your past. 

2. See God's purpose for today (Philippians 3:12-14). 

3. See God's plan for tomorrow (Philippians 3:20-21). 

God's Purpose

1. Recognize discontent in the world is from God. 

2. Make a decision to go after God's purpose.

3.  God has great plans for you. 

The Joy Mindset 

See life's past, present, and future.  

Chris Hodges, Church of the Highlands