Introduction
Proverbs 17:22 – A joyful heart is good medicine.The power of the mind
Hebrews 12:2 – Jesus endured because of the joy that was before Him.Job 1:20-22; 3:11; 27:1-6; 28:12, 23-28 – Job was miserable but his mind was still sound.Acts 27:33-38 – Paul took time to give thanks for the small things.Philippians 4:6Acts 16You see what you’re looking for … so we should deliberately choose what to focus on.
Philippians 4:8Acts 9:1I Corinthians 1:4; 4:14; 11:2; 16:24 – Even with all their problems, Paul was thankful for them.What if I start looking for reasons to be happy or things to be thankful for?What if I’m looking for opportunities to encourage others?