Strength To Rejoice
Romans 5:3-5 We can rejoice too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. Fore we know how dearly God loves us, because He has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His love.
What sustains in __________ times is a joyful Spirit.
Galatians 5:22-23a The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives; love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
God’s Spirit of joy is ___________ and strong.
Psalm 32:10 Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the man who trusts in him.
James 1:2-4 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.
__________________ is produced by God’s strong Spirit in us.
Philippians 4:4-5 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
A Spirit of hope begins a strong ________________ in God.
Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.