Do you want to live a blessed life? Do you want to experience and express God’s joy in every situation? Do you want to overcome the enemy and the challenge of joy? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you. In this book, you will discover the meaning, value, and practice of joy as an important Christian value. You will learn from the biblical examples and teachings of joy, as well as from your own experiences and challenges. You will also learn how joy can help you to live boldly and fearlessly in Christ. In this book, you will explore: The source of joy, which is God Himself, and how He shares His joy with us through His creation, His revelation, His redemption, and His presence. The gift of joy, which is God’s grace to us, and how He gives us joy as a fruit of His Spirit, a result of His work, a promise of His word, and a reward of His service. The enemy of joy, which is sin and its consequences, and how sin robs us of joy by separating us from God, by corrupting our nature, by deceiving our minds, and by enslaving our wills. The challenge of joy, which is suffering and its trials, and how suffering tests our joy by exposing our weaknesses, by shaking our faith, by threatening our hope, and by demanding our obedience. The practice of joy, which is the expression and demonstration of joy in our daily lives, and how we can practice joy by cultivating a joyful attitude, by choosing a joyful action, by sharing a joyful message, and by joining a joyful community. This book is not a manual or a guidebook that tells you what to do or how to do it. This book is not a list or a catalog of rules or regulations that you have to follow or obey. This book is not a lecture or a sermon that scolds you or judges you for your disobedience or rebellion.

Do you want to live a blessed life? Do you want to experience and express God's joy in every situation? Do you want to overcome the enemy and the challenge of joy? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you. In this book, you will discover the meaning, value, and practice of joy as an important Christian value. You will learn from the biblical examples and teachings of joy, as well as from your own experiences and challenges. You will also learn how joy can help you to live boldly and fearlessly in Christ. In this book, you will explore: The source of joy, which is God Himself, and how He shares His joy with us through His creation, His revelation, His redemption, and His presence. The gift of joy, which is God's grace to us, and how He gives us joy as a fruit of His Spirit, a result of His work, a promise of His word, and a reward of His service. The enemy of joy, which is sin and its consequences, and how sin robs us of joy by separating us from God, by corrupting our nature, by deceiving our minds, and by enslaving our wills. The challenge of joy, which is suffering and its trials, and how suffering tests our joy by exposing our weaknesses, by shaking our faith, by threatening our hope, and by demanding our obedience. The practice of joy, which is the expression and demonstration of joy in our daily lives, and how we can practice joy by cultivating a joyful attitude, by choosing a joyful action, by sharing a joyful message, and by joining a joyful community. This book is not a manual or a guidebook that tells you what to do or how to do it. This book is not a list or a catalog of rules or regulations that you have to follow or obey. This book is not a lecture or a sermon that scolds you or judges you for your disobedience or rebellion. This book is a journey or an adventure that invites you to discover the benefits and challenges of joy, and how to practice it in your daily life. This book is a conversation or a dialogue that encourages you to share your experiences and questions about joy, and how to grow in it. This book is a story or a testimony that inspires you to live boldly and fearlessly in Christ, through joy. We hope that this book will help you to understand and appreciate the importance and value of joy. We hope that this book will challenge and equip you to overcome the enemy and the challenge of joy. We hope that this book will inspire and motivate you to experience and express God's joy in every situation. We pray that God will fill you with His joy as you live boldly and fearlessly in Christ!

OVER 400,000 COPIES SOLD! Revival isn’t just an emotional experience. It’s a complete transformation. It can happen in your heart, in your home, in your church, and in your world. Restore your first love. Develop a heartfelt desire for God’s Word. Resolve conflicts. Repair relationships. Remove bitterness, fear, and worry. Refresh your spirit. Renew your mind. Reenergize your life. You can get back your passion and zeal for the Lord. Begin by Seeking Him! "Seeking Him was transformative for me. ... It brought me nearer to the Father and helped me learn how to seek Him with joy. I totally believe it can do the same for everybody else." Jackie Hill Perry, Author, speaker, artist "Every pastor’s dream. Finally! A guide to assist every member in personal revival and every church in corporate revival." Tony Evans, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship "An intimate and insightful guide to holy living, a heaven-blessed soul, and a happy heart that can’t help but to be on fire for the Lord Jesus!" Joni Earackson Tada, Joni and Friends

Take a daily step toward joy and contentment and ditch stress, overwhelming thoughts, and boredom with encouraging and biblical messages from Alli Worthington. You do your best to live life well—you work hard to be present in the moment, take care of the people in your life, knock it out of the park at work and home. And yet, somehow, you still have days (perhaps more than you'd like to admit) where you're simultaneously stressed and bored, and you wonder if you even know how to be happy. Is happiness a worthy goal? Does happiness matter to God, or does He only care about holier things? Alli Worthington gets it. As a wife, mother of five boys, author, speaker, and entrepreneur, she knows a thing or two about being busy, stressed, and happy in the midst of a crazy world! Over the years, she's seen how happiness gets a bad rap in Christian circles, and now she is standing up to shout the good news from the roof (or the internet, as the case may be): You are allowed to be happy! Yes, you! You can be happy right now! Join Alli for The Year of Living Happy: Finding Contentment and Connection in a Crazy World, and find the roots of your happiest life yet. Each of the 100 short and inspirational entries includes a thoughtful message from Alli, based on God’s Word practical ways to make your life happier day by day a journaling section This gorgeous book is an empowering gift for yourself or any woman you love. It can be used as a daily devotional or as a guided journal. Be part of this exciting message: Happiness and holiness can coexist for a beautiful life. Don’t miss the great big adventure God has for you. Let this be The Year of Living Happy!

Joy isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity. But how do we find joy—and hold onto it—when so much in our life stands in the way? Living Joy: 9 Rules to Help You Rediscover and Live Joy Every Day equips you with the wisdom you need to experience joy to the fullest. With evidence, experience, and common sense, Chris Stefanick presents nine rules that will empower you to overcome the obstacles that are keeping you from unspeakable joy. You’ll learn why gratitude is the first key to unlocking deep joy silence creates space in your life for happiness rest, friendship, and fun are integral to joyful living and so much more. No matter the circumstances of your life, Living Joy will show you exactly how you can claim the joy you were created for.

Has your church lost its sense of gladness? Most Christians resist the idea of pursuing happiness. We're comfortable with finding joy or being blessed, but seeking happiness seems too superficial. Offering a radical call to reclaim happiness, Tim McConnell shares his countercultural vision for radiating a deep sense of joy in a world that desperately needs it.