1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Philippians 4:4; John 15:9-11; Luke 18:1; Romans 12: 12; Ephesians 6:18; Numbers 11:1; Psalm 100; Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:4; Isaiah 3:10
– Joy, a settled contentment, confidence and hope.
-Contentment says whether I have or don’t, I’m good.
– We have to have confidence.
– Joy is tied to God. Happiness is connected to things.
– We have to know that God loves us.
– We can have a praying spirit.
– When we pray we experience God’s love in prayer.
– If we gave thanks for everything, it would do away with complaining.
– No matter how bad things are, the story is not over.
– We need to have a real appreciation for other people’s suffering.
– Things don’t have to be greatest in the world, in order to be thankful.