Can we learn how to live a joyful life?

Is it possible to experience joy in the midst of everyday life? And when everything is falling apart at the seams? God's answer to that question is a resounding yes. David gives us a "recipe for joy" in Psalm 16. I recently had the opportunity to spend some time with the good people at First Evangelical Church in Memphis, TN and preached this message.

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A Powerful Example of Joy

"For you had compassion on those in prison, and you joyfully accepted the plundering of your property, since you knew that you yourselves had a better possession and an abiding one."--Hebrews 10:34

a couple of short observations:

1. these Christians visited their fellow believers in prison...knowing it would lead to trouble for them...
2. they accepted the consequences of showing compassion to their brothers and sisters in Christ with joy...
3. They looked on toward a better inheritance...

The Joy of the LORD was their strength. That is encouraging that it is possible and challenging in that I need to do some growing in my ability to experience joy in all circumstances.