In Pursuit! Interval 1 Mile 2

Joy in the Pursuit 

Joy: it is a conscious decision that we make every day – sometimes every minute in a day.  Throughout Jesus’ ministry He tells us that this is His heart for us.  Do we make that decision to choose joy or do we allow our circumstances to cause us to turn our back on joy?

This week, multiple questions are presented to assist you in focusing on the true inner joy that comes with our surrender to Christ of all things in our life.  Examine your attitude and more importantly examine your response to the events of your daily life.  Do you choose joy or choose to react through your emotions to the circumstances of your life?

Search the scriptures through your concordance for  verses dealing with joy.  Write down your favorites and read them daily. 

      James 1:2-4  Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.  And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. 

      Making room for joy – what does scripture tell us?  Consider: 

      John 15:11 

      John 16:24 

 John 17:13 

 What have you allowed to impact your joy?  Ask Holy Spirit to reveal this to you.

 Joy comes from that deep place in our spirit which should influence our soul and flesh. What do we need to strengthen that influence?  The Word of God……..

     
      What is the difference between reading the Bible in fellowship with God and out of  fellowship with God?  Fellowship =relationship.  Through relationship we can  communicate, but without relationship the words written on the pages of our bible are  just that – words (or someone once said, it is like reading Shakespeare!) 

 How do you interpret the truths contained within the Word?  Personal versus Impersonal?

      What is the impact of personal application of the Word on your life? 
   

      How do you apply what you read to your life?  Psalm 19:8-11

  
 Where are you looking for your direction?  We have to know His voice.  John 10:1-4 

This week, as you read your Word, actively seek the revelation of Holy Spirit as to what you need right this moment in your life.  Journal it (or simply write it down if journaling intimidates you!)  
  

Have a blessed week pursuing Him!