2. Thankfulness
Why?
1) To honour and acknowledge who God is – he is worthy
2) It promotes humility
3) Stimulates faith
4) Encourages contentment

3. Thankfulness Being Thankful How? We’re Dependent We’re Responsible
The work of the Holy Spirit in our lives
Us working on growing our relationship with God
Ps92 & Dt6:7 ‘Morning & Evening’
Col 1:3 & 4:2 Example & Command
Being Thankful
We’re Dependent
We’re Responsible

4. Thankfulness 2 Examples:
1) Daniel – Giving thanks in all circumstances
2) 1 (of 10) lepers – In response to God’s goodness & mercy

5. Christians have reason to be, and should be joyful
Why?
Kingdom of God is amongst you (Jesus)
Kingdom of God is … [a matter of] righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit (Romans 14:17)
Christians have reason to be, and should be joyful
I Thess 5:16 “Be joyful always”
Phil 4: “Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say Rejoice”

6. Joy Being Joyful How? We’re Dependent We’re Responsible
The work of the Holy Spirit in our lives
Us working on growing our relationship with God
It’s a decision of the will far more than it is a passive emotion
Being Joyful
We’re Dependent
We’re Responsible

7. Joy Possible stumbling blocks: 1) Unconfessed sin (cf Ps:51:12)
2) Misplaced confidence?
3) Time of discipline (Heb 12:11)
4) Trials of faith (Job)