HOW TO STOP LOSING YOUR JOY

April 11, 2021 StevenJBarker

Crazy Happy - Part 2 of 9

April 11, 2021 | Gabe Kolstad | @gabekolstad

But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: JOY!

-Galatians 5:22

God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

-Matthew 5:4

Identify your DISAPPOINTMENT
Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? -Psalm 42:5a
Verbalize your PAIN
17 The Lord hears His people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. 18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed. -Psalm 34:17-18
Receive God’s HEALING
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free.
-Luke 4:18
Relocate your EXPECTATIONS
Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. -Colossians 3:1

Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again—my Savior and my God! -Psalm 42:5

Next Steps:

✓ Today I’m saying YES to Jesus

✓ Sign me up for the "Next Steps Workshop" (online 4/18 @ 2pm)

✓ I’ll join a Crazy Happy Growth Group

✓ Send me the BONUS VIDEO: Joy Habits for Every Day

For Reflection & Discussion:

How have you seen people try to fill the holes in their hearts with things that don’t fix the pain?
Read James 5:16, and talk about how sharing your life and your journey with others can help heal your heart.
What’s a hole in your heart that you’re asking God to heal?
When you see the words of Jesus in Luke 4:18, what part of His mission do you resonate with the most? How could you see yourself as a partner in His healing work to spread joy to others?

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