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Joy isn’t _____________ on our circumstances.

2 Corinthians 4:18 (NLT) — 18 So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever.

Hebrews 12:2 (NLT) — 2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.

Luke 1:46–48 (NLT) — 46 Mary responded, “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord. 47 How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! 48 For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed.

Romans 8:28 (NLT) — 28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

Joy comes from ________________ Him.

John 10:14–15 (NLT) — 14 “I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me, 15 just as my Father knows me and I know the Father. So I sacrifice my life for the sheep

Psalm 16:11 (NKJV) — 11 You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

Nehemiah 8:10 (NLT) — 10 …. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!”

Joy Can Be ___________________

Luke 2:17–18 (NLT) — 17 After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. 18 All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished,