Joy

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Joy Is a Choice
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The Shift from Infancy to Adulthood A Journey
of Joy
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Ephesians 414-15
Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back
and forth by the waves, and blown here and there
by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and
craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming.
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in
all things grow up into him who is the Head, that
is, Christ.
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What step can you take toward spiritual maturity?
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Seismic Shift Suggestion

• Make a decision to feed on Gods Word on a
  regular basis. Even five minutes five days a
  week can be life-changing. If you dont know
  where to begin, use the reading guide provided in
  the back of your Seismic Shifts book.

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The Shift from Doing to Being A Heart Filled
with Joy
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Psalm 13913-14 For You created my inmost being
You knit me together in my mothers womb. I
praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully
made Your works are wonderful, I know that full
well.
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Do you get it? Do you live with a deep and
profound awareness that you are precious in Gods
sight, loved by him and the apple of his eye?
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Seismic Shift Suggestion
Personalize 1 John 31 and commit it to memory.
Begin your day meditating on this biblical truth
See what great love the Father has lavished on
me, that I should be called a child of God! And
that is what I am!
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The Shift from Somberness to Celebration A Life
Overflowing with Joy
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Philippians 44 Rejoice in the Lord always. I
will say it again Rejoice!
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What will it take to move you toward a lifestyle
of joy? What can we do to make sure our
church is a place of overflowing joy?
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Seismic Shift Suggestion
Adopt a joy mentor. Find someone in your life
who truly overflows with Gods joy. Then, study
them, learn from them, ask them why they are so
joyful. And, follow their example.