Series: Rhythms. the way of Jesus
Passage: Philippians 4:4-9
Message: The Rhythm of Celebration
Scripture: “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say rejoice!” What an admonition. How is this possible?
Does this mean that no matter my circumstances I am to act like I’m in “party mode?” What does this verse mean to you, especially since you know that Paul wrote it from prison (and Roman prisons were not easy places).
Accountability: Share with your group, what are your “joy robbers?” What one thing can you decide to do today which will bring more true (not circumstantial) joy to your daily life?
Verse 8 is a pretty clear recommendation about what to put into our minds. Based on this list, what do you want to delete from your daily input of messages?
Transformation: Richard Foster writes, “We will not know genuine joy until there is a transforming work in us.” Do you agree? Do you disagree? Why? Then tackle this, can your non-believing, non-transformed friends experience joy?