The document discusses how Christians should have joy despite circumstances, as joy comes from God rather than surroundings. It provides quotes emphasizing finding joy through faith in God and quotes from Philippians emphasizing repeatedly rejoicing. The document then discusses components of the Lord's Prayer and concludes with quotes about joy not being the absence of trouble but the presence of God, and that in God's kingdom joy comes from rejoicing rather than the other way around in the world.

1. “Happiness isn't something that depends on our
surroundings...It's something we make inside
ourselves.” ― Corrie ten Boom
“You ought to live your life with such freedom and joy
that uptight Christians will doubt your salvation.” ―
Steve Brown

2. “A Christian should be an Alleluia from head to foot”
― Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430 AD)
“Deep, contended joy comes from a place of complete
security and confidence [in God] - even in the midst of
trial.” ― Charles R. Swindoll

3. “Our Lord finds our desires not too strong, but too
weak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about
with drink and sex and ambition, when infinite joy is
offered to us, like an ignorant child who wants to go
on making mud pies in the slum because he cannot
imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the
sea. We are far too easily pleased.” - C.S. Lewis.

5. Phil 1:4
4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy
Philippians 1:18-19 (NIV)
18 But what does it matter? The important thing is
that in every way, whether from false motives or true,
Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice. Yes,
and I will continue to rejoice,

6. Philippians 1:25-26
25 … and joy in the faith, 26 so that through my being
with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow
on account of me.
Philippians 2:1-3 (NIV)
1 If you have any encouragement from being united
with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any
fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and
compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being
like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit
and purpose.

7. Phil 2:17-18
I am glad and rejoice with all of you. 18 So you too
should be glad and rejoice with me.
Phil 2:29
29 Welcome him in the Lord with great joy,
Phil 3:1
1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord!

8. Philippians 4:4
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
10 I rejoice greatly in the Lord …

9. Phil 1:4
4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy

10. Hebrews 12:2 (NIV)
2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter
of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured
the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the
right hand of the throne of God.

11. Matthew 25:21 (ESV)
21 His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful
servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set
you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’

12. Job 9:27 (NIV)
27 If I say, 'I will forget my complaint, I will change my
expression, and smile,'

13. BECAUSE OF JESUS
WE FIGHT FROM VICTORY – NOT FOR VICTORY
WE PRAY FROM HEAVEN DOWN – NOT THE EARTH UP

14. • Adoration - ‘our Father in heaven’
We thank God for his goodness
We praise God for His greatness
We worship God for His holiness

15. • Adoration - ‘our Father in heaven’
• Consecration - ‘Holy be your name’
• Intercession - ‘your kingdom come, Your will be done, On earth as
it is in heaven’
• Infilling - Give us this day our daily bread’
• Cleansing - And forgive us our sins, As we forgive those who sin
against us
• Spiritual Warfare - And do not lead us into temptation, But
deliver us from the evil one
• Declaration - For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory
forever. Amen

16. Philippians 1:16-19 (NIV)
16 The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here
for the defense of the gospel. 17 The former preach
Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing
that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in
chains. 18 But what does it matter? The important
thing is that in every way, whether from false motives
or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I
rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, 19 for I know
that through your prayers and the help given by the
Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will
turn out for my deliverance.

17. Joy is not the absence of trouble, but
the presence of God.

18. Phil 1:25-26
25 … and joy in the faith, 26 so that through my being
with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow
on account of me.

19. 'In the world, rejoicing comes out of joy.
In the kingdom of God, joy comes out of
rejoicing.'

20. Being joyful is not a matter of personality
– it is a godly mindset.