Thursday, April 3, 2008

joy

"Rejoice in the LORD always, I will say it again: Rejoice!"
Philippians 4:4

Joy = Finding a way to be happy, even when things don't go your way

A virtue is something God does in us to change the world around us.

  • God created joy and exemplifies it. God is love, Giver of joy.
  • God instills joy in us as He shapes us to be more like Him. When we mess up, God is always willing to forgive us, no matter what the offense, and give us joy again.
  • God uses the joy in us to influence and impact our families, friends, and neighbors. As others notice joy being lived out in our lives, we have more opportunities to tell them about Jesus. As they come to trust Jesus, they’ll influence others as well. When we forgive others and show real joy in our actions, we show others who God is and what He’s like.
© 2007 The reThink Group

1 comment:

Betsy said...

Hey I like this! It could not happen to be for KW could it?