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What Does a Joyful Life Really Look Like?
If you asked most people what the “good life” looks like, you’d hear things like success, popularity, a great job, or maybe going viral online.
But Jesus turns that idea on its head. In the Sermon on the Mount, he gives us a whole new definition of what it means to live the good life.
Jesus says it’s the poor in spirit, the merciful, the pure-hearted, the peacemakers, and even the persecuted who are blessed. Why? Because they’re living in a close relationship with God. They are experiencing the peace that comes from relying on him completely.
This kind of joy doesn’t come from everything going right. It comes when we let go of chasing status and success and start chasing the heart of God.
When Jesus calls you to give something up for him—like a friendship, a reputation, or a dream—it is because he has something greater planned for you. The Holy Spirit will fill that empty space with unshakeable joy. All you have to do is ask.
So consider: What are you chasing? Are you looking for joy in the things of this world, or are you seeking it out in a relationship with God?
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About this Plan
Joy can feel impossible when life falls apart. People disappoint. Circumstances change. And the joy we thought we had disappears. But what if real joy doesn't depend on everything going right? In this 4-day reading plan, we'll learn about the joy God offers to followers of Jesus. This isn't fake positivity. It's about trusting that God offers a joy no one can take away. Ready to discover unbreakable joy?
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