Joy isn’t just a feeling – it’s a perspective. In this message, The Power of Thankfulness, Ps Jeziel Koehler shows how thankfulness unlocks joy and helps us walk through pain, disappointment and uncertainty with a different lens.

Using the life of Joseph in Egypt, Ps Jeziel unpacks how God can use even betrayal, injustice and waiting seasons to shape us – if we choose the right perspective and a thankful heart.

In this message:

Why joy is not a feeling, but a spiritual discipline and perspective

How to obey James 1:2 – “consider it pure joy whenever you face trials” – without pretending life is easy

The story of Joseph: from betrayal and prison to purpose and influence

The sentence that reframes his whole story: “It was not you – it was God.”

How thankfulness redefines your past: moving from blame to blessing

How thankfulness maximises your present: being fully present instead of living stuck in the past or lost in the future

How thankfulness blesses your future: travelling light, trusting that God hasn’t failed you and won’t fail you

The difference between being buried and being planted – and why pressure can be the process God uses to release your purpose

Moving from “grape juice” to “fine wine”: a life that carries weight, authority and joy for others

📖 Key Scriptures:

James 1:2–4 – Consider it pure joy when you face trials…
Genesis 45:1–11 – Joseph: “It was not you who sent me here, but God.”
Genesis 50:15–21 – “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good…”

This message is for you if:

-You’ve walked through betrayal, disappointment or delay
-You struggle to see purpose in your past
-You find it hard to be fully present where God has you right now
-You want to step into the future lighter, freer and more joyful

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