My Joy Is My Job
Pastor Steven Furtick
Sermon Highlights
“My Joy Is My Job.”
“The size of the attack is relative to the size of the assignment. The attack is not the absence of God’s presence.”
“Don’t let the pressure make you postpone the joy. Be free unfinished.”
“It’s a process, I’m a process — and God is with me in the process!”
“Don’t let the way you process become your prison.”
When I Process, I need a …
Partner – Pick your partner according to your purpose.
Praise – Sing while you’re in shackles, expecting something to shake.
Prayer – Pray that God will come into your situation.
Purpose – The job is not finished.
Scriptures
Acts 16:22-26 – Paul And Silas Worship In Shackles
Acts 16:27-34 – The Jailer Believes In God Through The Process
Psalm 34:1 KJV – I Will Bless The Lord At All Times
Proverbs 4:23 – Guard Your Heart
Sermon Discussion
Conversation Starter
Today, Pastor Steven taught us mindset #5, “My joy is my job.” If you could pick one “joy-bringing” hobby to do every day, what would it be?
Sermon Reflection
What part of the sermon was just for you?
Discussion Questions
“It’s a process, and God is with me in the process!” Where in your life are you currently going through a process?
“When I Process, I need a…
Partner – Who can you go to for help in the process?
Praise – What can you thank God for while you’re in the process?
Prayer – What are you asking God for in the process?
Purpose – What might God be calling you to in your process?
Additional Questions
“Sometimes you need to sing until your soul catches up with your song.” What do you need to start singing about, even if you don’t feel like it yet?
“Don’t let the way that you process become your prison.” What are some unhelpful ways you process that you need to guard against?
Prayer Prompt
Ask this question to your eGroup and include it as part of your closing prayer:
Where are you going through a process that requires you to make joy your job?
Pray that God will continue to reveal His presence in the process to each person. Ask that He continues to provide the partners, the praise, the prayers, and the purpose to each person as they continue to be faithful in their lives.