• I can endure every kind of season because Christ gives me the strength to do it.

• Joy keeps our heart anchored to God. Prayer keeps us connected to God. Gratitude keeps our attention on the goodness of God.

• We are not just called to possess joy. We are called to become carriers of it.

• You can be hurting and still possess joy.

• Despair tells me what I see, but joy reminds me of what I know.

• Don't interpret the presence of trouble as the absence of God. 

• Joy grows out of our connection with God.

• We cannot expect to produce lasting joy while disconnected from Christ.

• Dwelling is essential to receiving your lasting joy

• We can never overstay our welcome in God’s

presence.