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JOY-INSPIRED RACE. JOY fueled to go…. Definition of JOY: ‘The prospect of possessing what one wants.’ I n Hebrews 12 Jesus’ life is described as a joy-inspired race. His joy was us! We have also been called to a joy-inspired race . INTRODUCTION.
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JOY-INSPIRED RACE JOY fueled to go…
Definition of JOY: ‘The prospect of possessing what one wants.’ • In Hebrews 12 Jesus’ life is described as a joy-inspired race. • His joy was us! • We have also been called to a joy-inspired race. INTRODUCTION
Having a relationship with God. • (Psalm 16:11) • Being filled with God’s HOPE. • (Romans 15:13) • Staying FOCUSED on our purpose. • Thinking on what God has already done for us. HOW TO BECOME JOY-FILLED
THIS JOY-INSPIRED RACE DESCRIBED IN PSALM 84 • The Psalmist has the right motivation. (Verse 2) • The Psalmist then has a major setback, but overcomes because of focus and joy. (Verses 6-7) • The Psalmist reaches his goal. JOY fueled to go…
CONCLUSION • Let’s determine to make our lives count, no matter the setbacks we may encounter in the process. • In Christ, we are more than conquerors. • ‘No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.’ ̶ Romans 8:37 (NIV) JOY fueled to go…