Randy Binkley

got joy?

Psalm 43:4Then I will go to the altar of God,to God, my joy and my delight.

“El Simchathgali”“The God of Exceeding Joy”

Is Joy Important?

• But the fruit of the Spirit is … joy, Gal. 5:22

• for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Neh. 8:10

6 KEYS TO J.O.Y.F.U.L.

LIVINGPaul and the book of Philippians

JETTISON ALL REGRETS

ABOUT MY PAST

“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken

hold of it. But one thing I do:Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is

ahead,”Phil. 4:13

OMIT ALL WORRIES ABOUT MY FUTURE

“Don’t worry about anything; instead,

pray about everything. Tell God what you need,

and thank Him for all He has done.” Phil 4:6

YIELD MYSELF TO GOD’S PURPOSE

“For me to live is Christ…” Phil. 1:21

FOCUS ON WHAT IS GOOD

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure,

whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—

if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—

think about such things.” Phil. 4:8

USE YOUR LIFE TO HELP OTHERS

“I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is

better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with

all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being

with you again your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound on account

of me.” Phil. 1:23-26

LEARN TO BE CONTENT

“for I have learned to be content

whatever the circumstances.”Phil. 4:11

WHY CAN I ALWAYS BE JOYFUL?

“I am going to keep on being glad, for I know that as you pray for me, and as the Holy Spirit helps me, this is all going to turn out for my

good.” Phil. 1:19

“I am sure that God, who began the good work within you, will continue His work until it is finally finished on that day when Christ Jesus comes

back again.” Phil. 1:6

got joy? Jettison the past Omit worries about the future Yield yourself to God’s purposes Focus on what is good Use your life to help others Learn to be content