Seeking Joy When Life Gets Tough
1 I. “After All . . . it’s the Season!”
– The emotion inside, covered by things that are good
• Thanksgiving
• Fellowship
• Service
• Generosity
– Not exercising your right to say everything on your mind
– The choice to be a blessing
II. Things That Steal Your Joy
– Unsatisfied expectations “if only . . .”
– Unresolved conflict Hebrews 12:14-15
– Unconfessed sin and unrealized forgiveness Psalm 32:1-5
III. Same Experience . . . Different Conclusions
– Numbers 13:26-29 Numbers 14:1-4, 5-8
– Your place at the table