Ultimate Joy

Joy outweighs happiness.   Happiness happens by chance.  Joy happens by choice.  (Deut. 30:19) Be careful about letting the things that you can't control, control you.

Happiness is external which is based upon circumstances.  Joy is internal which is based upon our relationship with Christ.  (2 Cor. 4:16-18)

Joy No Matter What

1. Stop asking why (Philippians 1:9-11, John 16:33, Philippians 1:12).

2. Start asking what (Philippians 1:13-14, Romans 8:28).  

Ask God what are you trying to do?  What are you doing in me?

3. Refocus on what really matters (Philippians 1:15-18).

Who we are in Christ and getting the Word out.   

When you know Christ, you're in a win-win situation.

Chris Hodges, Church of the Highlands