JOYFULNESS By: Zenas the Lawyer
Character Council of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
Character Council of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Joyfulness (vs. Self-Pity) Maintaining a good attitude, even when faced with unpleasant conditions.
JOYFULNESS Joyfulness ……… showing or expressing joy [the expression or display of glad feeling] as looks, actions, speech.
Character Council of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky How to Practice Joyfulness, To practice Joyfulness I will: Look for good in all things Smile at adversity Not give in to discouragement Not allow my emotions to rule my mind Take time out of every day to laugh and to sing
JOYFULNESS "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Neil Armstrong
“Heigh ho, heigh ho! It's off to work we go.” Goofy
Bible Notes “ Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work—this is a gift of God. He seldom reflects on the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with gladness of heart.” Ecclesiastes 5:19,20 (NIV)
Bible Notes “ For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. ” Psalm 128:2 (KJV)
JOYFULNESS “Isn’t life great!”
JOYFULNESS “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ …………These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs… Matthew 6:31
Bible Notes “… Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.” Matthew 6:31,32 (NLT)
JOYFULNESS "You will find a joy in overcoming obstacles.." Helen Keller
JOYFULNESS "Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties." Helen Keller
JOYFULNESS Eric Liddell was born to run. From his youth, when a kindly schoolmaster encouraged him to participate in athletics, Eric's physical abilities brought him honor and fame---culminating in a gold medal in the 400- meter dash at the 1924 Paris Olympics.
“The secret of my success over the 400 metres is that I run the first 200 metres as hard as I can. Then, for the second 200 metres, with God’s help, I run harder.” Eric Liddell JOYFULNESS
“In the dust of defeat as well as the laurels of victory there is a glory to be found if one has done his best.” Eric Liddell
In the dust of defeat as well as the laurels of victory there is a glory to be found if one has done his best. Eric Liddell JOYFULNESS
““We are all missionaries. Wherever we go we either bring people nearer to Christ or we repel them from Christ.” Eric Liddell JOYFULNESS
Bible Notes “But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful. ” Psalm 68:3 (NIV)
Bible Notes “A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. ” Proverbs 15:13 (NIV)
Bible Notes “ A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” Proverbs 17:4 (NIV) “ A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.” Proverbs 17:4 (KJV)
Bible Notes “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. ” Galatians 5:22,23 (NLT)
Bible Notes “Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. ” Proverbs 3:13 (NLT)
Bible Notes “And so, my children, listen to me, for all who follow my ways are joyful. ” Proverbs 8:32 (NLT)
Bible Notes “Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful. And so, my children, listen to me, for all who follow my ways are joyful. ” Proverbs 16:20 (NLT)
Bible Notes “When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful. ” Proverbs 29:18 (NLT)
Bible Notes “Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.” 2 Corinthians 13:11 (NLT)