If there’s one thing I’ve learned in life it’s that anxiety is not our friend. It’s one of the greatest hindrances to our experiencing joy in Christ. In fact, in today’s video the Apostle Paul’s advice on anxiety is straight to the point: just don’t do it! Of course, we know this is easier said than done. Good for us, Paul also gives us practical steps we can take to reject anxiety and embrace the joyful life God desires for us. Learn how in today’s study.
God is an everlasting source of joy and strength, and the more we depend on Him, the more strength and joy we will experience. Learn the important connection between our strength and joy in God in today’s study.
Life is going well. You’re moving forward and then BOOM! A reminder from your past set’s you back stealing your joy and hope for the future. Maybe it’s a bad mistake or a tragic event. Instead of finding joy in Christ, you constantly keep looking over your shoulder afraid your past is creeping up...
In this world, a sign of maturity is to become more independent. However, as believers, a sign of spiritual maturity is not more independence but more dependence on God. We’ll see why placing less confidence in ourselves and more confidence in God leads to more joy in today’s study. Enjoy!