Joy

Galatians 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

What Joy is NOT

1. Joy is not a
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   Joy is not a personality. Joy is a
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2. Joy is not
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   Philippians 4:4
   Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
   

3. Joy is not fake
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   Joy doesn’t deny pain it
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What Joy IS

1. Joy is a fruit of the Spirit.
   
   
   John 15:5
   I am the vine; you are the branches… apart from Me you can do nothing.
   
   
   Joy isn’t something you
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2. Joy is rooted in Christ, not
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   John 15:11
   I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.
   

3. Joy is anchored in
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   Joy looks
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How to Cultivate Joy

G.R.O.W. Your Joy

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on Jesus
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in His word
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the spirit
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through it

The Challenge

This week, when you face pressure, stress, or disappointment—ask yourself:

• Am I chasing joy or abiding in Jesus?
• Am I walking in what the Spirit is producing, or what the world is demanding?
• Am I letting joy be my strength—or am I relying on my own?

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