The document contains multiple passages from Paul's letter to the Philippians that encourage believers to choose joy. Paul emphasizes rejoicing in the Lord regardless of circumstances. He finds joy in the preaching of the gospel, even from wrong motives. True joy comes from one's relationship with God, not from changing situations. Believers are called to spread this joy by living in unity with one another and finding contentment in God alone.

2. 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,

3. 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.

4. 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!

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

6. • Choose joy when you pray (Phil 1:4)
‘because of Jesus, we fight from victory – not
for victory”
• Choose joy when you are wronged or
mistreated or misrepresented (Phil 1:16-19)
Joy is not the absence of trouble, but the
presence of God.
• Choose a joy virus (Phil 1:25-26)
• Being joyful is not a matter of personality – it
is a godly mindset.

7. Philippians 2:1-2 (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.

8. You are united with Christ
You experience the comfort of His
love
You have fellowship with the Spirit
You discover tenderness &
compassion

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

10. Pleasure is the next
holiday, pay rise, chocolate.
Joy is a state of mind
available to everyone. It is not
found in things but in a
Person.

11. “It is not my
personality to be
joyful or to laugh
much”

12. Nehemiah 8:10
The Joy of the Lord is our strength

13. Proverbs 17:22 (NASB) 22 A joyful heart is good
medicine, But a broken spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 17:22 (TEV) 22 Being cheerful keeps you
healthy. It is slow death to be gloomy all the time.
Proverbs 17:22 (MSG) 22 A cheerful disposition is
good for your health; gloom and doom leave you
bone-tired.
Proverbs 17:22 (AMP) 22 A happy heart is good
medicine and a cheerful mind works healing, but a
broken spirit dries up the bones.

14. “These things I have spoken to you, that my
joy may remain in you, and that your joy may
be full” (John 15:11)
“In God’s presence is fullness of joy” (Psalm
16:11)

15. Pleasure is the next
holiday, pay rise, chocolate.
Joy is a state of mind
available to everyone. It is not
found in things but in a
Person.

16. Phil 2:17-18
I am glad and rejoice with all of you. 18 So you
too should be glad and rejoice with me.

17. “Joy is the infallible sign of
the presence of God.”

18. The happiest people don't
necessarily have the best of
everything. They just make
the most of everything.
Happiness isn't getting
whatever you want. It’s
enjoying whatever you have.

19. SMALL STRAWS IN A SOFT WIND by MARSHA
BURNS
”Beloved, rejoice in small victories and little
breakthroughs, for they are signs of a greater
triumph. Your praise will be like a seed sown in
good ground that will grow into a rousing shout of
joy, says the Lord. Your faith will also grow as you
recognize and appreciate the small steps of
progression instead of waiting for the final
outcome to give thanks. Gratitude is a mighty
weapon against discouragement and defeat.”
Psalms 5:11 But let all those rejoice who put their
trust in You; let them ever shout for joy, because
You defend them; let those also who love Your

20. Phil 2:29
29 Welcome him in the Lord with great joy,

21. Psalm 51:12-13 (NIV)
12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation and
grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me. 13 Then I
will teach transgressors your ways, and
sinners will turn back to you.
Psalm 51:12-13 (MSG)
12 Bring me back from gray exile, put a fresh
wind in my sails! 13 Give me a job teaching
rebels your ways so the lost can find their way
home.

22. Philippians 3:1
1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord!
Philippians 4:4, 10
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again:
Rejoice!
10 I rejoice greatly in the Lord …

23. When I get what I want, I am
happy, when I do what He
wants, I find joy!

24. God has given us a life
sentence of joy, with no
chance of parole.

25. Get serious about joy

26. "Joy is the serious business
of Heaven." C. S. Lewis