joy summary

Let’s review what the fruit of the Holy Spirit called joy does in our lives.

1. It teaches the practice of gentleness

2. It shows how to give up our rights

3. It keeps anger from festering

4. It draws us into the Lord’s presence

5. It produces honesty in confessing our sins

6. It releases forgiveness

7. It draws us into Christian community

8. It releases thanksgiving

9. It frees us from worry

10. It teaches us how to properly grieve our losses

11. It enables living in the moment

12. It brings the peace of God

13. It keeps us from indulging poor learned habits

14. It keeps close watch on our hot buttons

15. It changes angry behavior

16. It practices things that are excellent and praiseworthy

17. It learns from the example of others