Become New with John Ortberg 24. Let Me Take You to the Amen Clinic
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Sep 25, 2025 Explore the essence of joy, especially when life is challenging. Discover how Paul's letters inspire rejoicing even in dire circumstances. Learn how servanthood intertwines with joy, shaping a mindset of humility. Delve into the concept of resurrection joy rooted in Christ's victory over death. Uncover the dangers of automatic negative thoughts and how naming them can bring peace. Finally, embrace the power of 'amen' as a declaration of faith in God's promises.
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Joy Enables You To Shine
- Joy is essential for us to 'shine' and experience God's presence even amid heaviness or failure.
- John Ortberg warns that dwelling on inadequacy robs you of the day's grace and repentance opportunities.
Service And Humility Fuel Joy
- Serving others and rejoicing in their victories is where authentic joy is rooted.
- Paul links humility and sacrificial service directly to the capacity to rejoice in the Lord.
Practice Joy As Moral Safeguard
- Practice joy regularly because it guards against moral failure and makes resisting temptation easier.
- Cultivate basic happiness with God in ordinary life to prevent ending up 'in a ditch', as Dallas Willard observed.
