2. Joy (Part 1 of “God’s Gifts to Us”)

4. Joy (Part 1 of “God’s Gifts to Us”)

5. ESV Genesis 15:1-3 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” But Abram said, “O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” And Abram said, “Behold, you have given me no offspring, and a member of my household will be my heir.”

6. Joy (Part 1 of “God’s Gifts to Us”)

7. NIV Thessalonians 5:16-18 Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

8. Joy (Part 1 of “God’s Gifts to Us”)

9. How to Increase Your Joy:

10. Be Joyful Always

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13. Joy (Part 1 of “God’s Gifts to Us”)

14. How to Increase Your Joy: Be Joyful Always

15. How to Increase Your Joy: Be Joyful Always Pray Continually

16. Joy (Part 1 of “God’s Gifts to Us”)

18. ESV Genesis 15:4-5 And behold, the word of the LORD came to him: “This man shall not be your heir; your very own son shall be your heir.” And he brought him outside and said, “Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”

19. Joy (Part 1 of “God’s Gifts to Us”)

20. How to Increase Your Joy: Be Joyful Always Pray Continually

21. How to Increase Your Joy: Be Joyful Always Pray Continually Give Thanks in All Circumstances

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23. Challenge:

24. Pick one circumstance you think is keeping you from joy, and acknowledge God wants you to have joy, pray for help in that area, and thank God for whatever you can despite those circumstances.