5-3/20

RADIATE JOY!

It’s a gift of the Holy Spirit
Joy comes from the conviction that God loves us.
Joy comes from a trust & hope in divine providence.
Joy & courage in the midst of persecution.
Joy comes from prayer.

JOY CRUSHERS!
 Self-Pity
 Worry
Placing our happiness in anything but God
 Complaining

COUNTERS
–> Focus on God’s indwelling
–> Look at the Lord — HE IS FULL OF JOY! 
His happiness is infectious!!!
–> Live in thanksgiving – count your blessings!
–> Joy is in the form of the cross – in the beatitudes.