There are many obstacles to joy––perfectionism, people pleasing, the need to control and have everything go our way, trying to secure our future financially, etc. In the language of Philippians, these obstacles arise when our mind is set on earthly things. Joy comes when we stop clinging to these and live as citizens of heaven. Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:4-9 NASB)
Posted on: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 15:53:16 +0000
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