<Joy>
Joy is different than happiness. Happiness depends on circumstances. I go to Disneyland I'm happy. I go home and realize how much I spent. I'm not happy. Joy is internal. Happiness is external. God will teach you real joy in the middle of grief.
Jesus said, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome the world. John 16:33 p62
<Peace>
Where do you learn peace? Out fishing on a beautiful stream? Anybody can be peaceful in the that kind of environment. So instead, God will put you in traffic jams. He'll give wants to borrow money that you don't have and your computer crashes in the middle of the storm, that you can learn peace.
"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And when you pass through the rivers, they will not seep over you.
When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned;
The flames will not set you ablaze," says the LORD. ISAIAH 43:2
<Patience>
No matter how difficult the situation, you can learn from it if you will respond to it with the question.
"What does Jesus want me to lean? "
Your first step in spiritual growth is to start changing the way you think. The way you think determines the way you feel, and the way feel influences the way you act.
Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts. PROVERBS 4:23 p72
<How to think lie a world-class Christian>
This is the first step to becoming a world-class Christian. Children only think of themselves; grown-ups think of others. Don't think only about your own affairs, but be interested in others, too. PHILLIPPIANS 2:4
The only way we can make this switch is by a moment-by-moment dependence on God. Fortunately he doesn't leave us to struggle on our own. P122
The Purpose-Driven Life ★★★(Rick Warren,Zondervan Publishing, 2004.03.01) Dec 28, 2020
Zack's Comment
This old English book released on 2004. It's about 15 years ago. At that time, I was very young and active guy without any problem. But now I'm a middle aged person with many problem.
This book is inspired me to think about the purpose-driven life.
It says about joy, peace and patience... by Christian word.
1.Joy is internal. Happiness is external. God will teach you real joy in the middle of grief.
2.God will put you in traffic jams. He'll give wants to borrow money that you don't have and your computer crashes in the middle of the storm, that you can learn peace.
3.Your first step in spiritual growth is to start changing the way you think. The way you think determines the way you feel, and the way feel influences the way you act.
I'm not a Christian but no matter what is my religion. Keep going the way with God.
I will try to realize joyful life and learn peace from difficult situation of my life.
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