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Paul wrote the book of Philippians after he had been in jail between two and five years. Yet, 17 times in that letter Paul used the words "joy" or "rejoice".
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Ambition is the driving force behind most success. Goal setting and monitoring has become an integral part of everyday life for millions of people. Yet goals can become thieves that rob joy.
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Adam and Eve became dissatisfied with perfection. They believed they needed to be more like God when the truth was that they were already like God. Their hunger wasn't based in reality but in perception.
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On resurrection day, as two of Jesus' disciples were on the road to Emmaeus they talked about the reports they had heard of Jesus being raised from the dead. While they spoke, Jesus Himself came to them but they didn't recognize Him.
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Contentment is a state of mind, not a state of being. Paul learned to be content in extremely difficult situations.
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The joy of the Lord is our strength (Neh. 8:10). Paul told us to rejoice in the Lord always (Phil. 4:4). Jesus said to be of good cheer in the midst of trouble (Jn. 16:33).







