ENJOYING A HAPPY LIFE PT.1

Austin Tialavea

“Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little.” Philippians 4:11-12 NLT

• THE SECRET TO ENJOYING A HAPPY LIFE IS CONTENTMENT!!

Contentment:(n) state of happiness and satisfaction.

1. START LIVING WITH PERSPECTIVE AND LESS ON PERCEPTION!!

“They were severely beaten, and then they were thrown into prison. The jailer was ordered to make sure they didn’t escape. So the jailer put them into the inner dungeon and clamped their feet in the stocks. Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening.” Acts 16:23-25 NLT

“Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.” Colossians 3:2 NKJV

1. COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS AND MAKE YOUR BLESSINGS COUNT!!

“Then I observed that most people are motivated to success because they envy their neighbors. But this, too, is meaningless—like chasing the wind.” Ecclesiastes 4:4 NLT

“A bowl of vegetables with someone you love is better than steak with someone you hate.” Proverbs 15:17 NLT

1. CHOOSE JOY, TO ENJOY, HAPPINESS!!

“At the moment I have all I need—and more!..” Philippians 4:18 NLT

• PAUL IS IN PRISON, YET…(Philippians 4:18)

• ___________________ IS ______________________, YET…(Philippians 4:18)

VICTORY GROUP QUESTION

1. How can you apply bullet point number 1 to your life right now?? Share.

2. Have you struggled with “Comparison”?? How has this affected your life?? Share with the group and allow others to speak life into you.

3. Share of the things you’re Thankful for (Count YOUR Blessings). And how do you plan on “Making YOUR Blessings Count” this holiday season??

4. Who would like to share their Philippians 4:18 Declaration??