- What brings you happiness?
- When have you experienced joy apart from happiness?
- Ryan shared that we can find joy in three areas:
- God’s plan
- God’s purpose
- God’s perspective
- Do you know what God’s plan is for your life?
- Do you believe God has a purpose for your life?
- How have you allowed your perspective to be shaped by God?
- Read Philippians 1:3-6 and Ephesians 2:10. True joy comes when you submit your life to God and the good work he has planned for you. Do you have a “good work” you’ve connected your life to?
- Read James 1:2. When a negative event happens in your life, are you one to hide the negative emotions or embrace them?
- Ryan said, “Life is difficult. Enjoy it anyway. People are difficult. Enjoy them anyway.” The word “enjoy” has the word “joy” in it. What does it look for you to bring joy into all situations and relationships, good or bad?
- Are there things in your life that steal your joy?
Together, pray for God to open your heart to see how he is shaping your plan, purpose, and perspective in all circumstances.