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Joyful Relationships - Joyful New Year 2

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:4-5‬ ‭NIV‬‬
http://bible.com/111/php.4.4-5.niv

Happiness - Rejoicing - Joy -

General Truth: Hurt People - Hurt People
But if you have access to joy even while you are hurt, this changes everything.

I. Express yourself positively
“Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:1‬ ‭NIV‬‬
http://bible.com/111/php.4.1.niv

II. Reconcile Quickly
“I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you, my true companion, help these women since they have contended at my side in the cause of the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:2-3‬ ‭NIV‬‬
http://bible.com/111/php.4.2-3.niv

III. Who Starts?
A. The Offending person
B. The Offended person
C. The Third Party person

““Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:23-24‬ ‭NIV‬‬
http://bible.com/111/mat.5.23-24.niv

““If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭18:15‬ ‭NIV‬‬
http://bible.com/111/mat.18.15.niv

Philippians‬ ‭4:2-3‬ ‭NIV

IV. Be Considerate

Philippians‬ ‭4:4-5‬ ‭NIV

Grace is an elixir that produces a heart condition that predisposes people toward reconciliation and revolutionizes the way they approach conflict.

If you

You know and so you can:
1. Rejoice
2. Be gentle
3. Love: loved people - love people
4. Forgive: Forgiven people - Forgive people

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