Follow the Star to Joy Pursuit of Happiness

Follow the Star to Joy “Pursuit of Happiness” US Declaration of Independence “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. ”

“Pursuit of Happiness” • Sheryl Crows song, “If it makes you happy, It can't be that bad” • In 1776 the common meaning may have been "prosperity, thriving, wellbeing". “Happiness” was a word used to describe the right of all individuals to own land, accumulate wealth and possessions and leave an inheritance of those material possessions to the persons of their choice.

“Rabbit Trail” (BTW, “dilly, dilly” has been redefined by Bud Light! The phrase has roots in the English lexicon. A nursery rhyme titled “Lavender’s Blue” that dates back to the 17 th century uses “dilly” as part of its cadence in most of its lines meaning “delightful or delicious”. )

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True Joy • Psalm 16: 11 “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. ” • Romans 14: 17 “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit” • John 15: 9 -13 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends”

The Joy – Grace Link Charis & Chairo are cousins Word Help Studies: Cognate: 5479 xará (another feminine noun from the root xar-, "extend favor, lean towards, be favorably disposed") – properly, the awareness (of God's) grace, favor; joy ("grace recognized"). [The etymological link between 5463 /xaírō ("rejoice because of grace"), 5479 /xará ("joy because of grace") and 5485 /xáris ("grace")

Let Joy Lead James 1: 2 -4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. Count it all joy ESV consider it an opportunity for great joy. NLT Esteem it all joy BLB

“Consider” it pure Joy Helps Word Studies Ēgēsasthe: 2233 hēgéomai – properly, to lead the way (going before as a chief) – cognate with hēgemṓn ("a governor or official who leads others"). 2233 /hēgéomai ("what goes before, in front") refers to coming first in priority such as: "the leading thought" in one's mind, i. e. to esteem (regard highly); or a leading authority, providing leadership in a local church (see Heb 13: 7, 17, 24). [2233 /hēgéomai ("an official who leads") carries important responsibility and hence "casts a heavy vote" (influence) – and hence deserve cooperation by those who are led (Heb 13: 7; passive, "to esteem/reckon heavily" the person or influence who is leading). ]

“Consider” Thayer’s Greek Lexicon: to be a leader; to rule, command; to have authority over; a prince, a royal governor or viceroy, chief.

“Trials” peirasmos: a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity • There is a thread of Joy in every trial that will lead you through!

Follow Joy to its Prize. Hebrews 12: 1 -3 And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart

Follow Joy to its Prize Hebrews 2: 9, 10 But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered.

Follow Joy to its Prize 1 Peter 1: 8, 9 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Nehemiah 8: 10 Nehemiah said, "Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength. "

Guard Against Joy Killers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Disappointment Discouragement Delay Division Offense