In this message, we look at a simple verse that is the basis for a biblical joy strategy. The principles in this verse, when believed and applied to your life, can help you overcome the blues. God has designed believers to live a life of thanksgiving and joy. You can grow in joy as you apply the joy strategy.
The Joy Strategy
Overcoming the Blues – Part 2
Life Church St. Louis – November 27, 2011
Pastor Dan Walker
Psalm 118:1 (NIV) Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Philippians 4:8 (NIV) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things.
Psalm 118:24 (NIV) This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
1. Remember the __________ made today
Psalm 118:24 (NIV) This is the day the LORD has made;
A. Don’t be _____________
Psalm 118:6 (NIV) The LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
B. ___________ in the Lord
Psalm 118:8 (NIV) It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in man.
2. Believe the Lord made ________ for today
A. The Lord will ________ you
Psalm 118:7 (NIV) The LORD is with me; he is my helper. I will look in triumph on my enemies.
B. The Lord will ______________ you
Psalm 118:14 (NIV) The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.
3. Choose to embrace _________
Psalm 118:24 (NIV) This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
A. Rejoice in the ___________
Psalm 118:15 (NIV) Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: "The LORD's right hand has done mighty things!
B. _____________ in today
Psalm 118:24b (NIV) … let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:24 (NIV) This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.