6.8.14 // This Is Not What I Signed Up For

This is not what I signed up for

Balanced – Part 2

Pastor Holly Young

Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and my crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends. (Philippians 4:1)

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4 NIV)

JOY BRINGS US BACK INTO BALANCE

1. Find Joy in relying on Jesus 

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4 NIV)

I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. (John 15:5 NIV)

2.  Find Joy in being thankful

Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstance, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NLT)

Tell God what you need and thank him for all that he has done. (Philippians 4:6b NIV)

How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again… (Philippians 4:10NIV) 

3. Find Joy in serving others  

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4 NIV)

The joy of the Lord is your strength (Nehemiah 8:10)