If You're Happy And You Know It

Philippians 3:8
Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ.

STOP PURSUING HAPPINESS LIKE AN AMERICAN;
START PURSUING IT LIKE A CHRISTIAN.

There are some myths surrounding worldly happiness.  There should be no such thing as an unhappy Christian.  But the world has pigeonholed followers of Christ as stodgy, boring people who cling to religious rituals and practices. 

Unfortunately, many Christians have bought into this myth as well.  Paul in the book of Philippians reveals the secret to his unquenchable joy.  He shares with us the key principles that if we apply them we to can find that same joy.

Even in a world that is trying hard to stop us.  You can only find this joy through God.

You're Putting the Gospel First
Philippians 1

Joy comes from Gospel First Relationships
Philippians 3-5

Joy comes from Gospel First Goals
Philippians 12-14

Joy comes from Gospel First Desires
Philippians 21-23

Joy comes from Gospel First Conduct
Philippians 27-28

You are giving Yourself Away
Philippians 2

Happiness is the Fruit of Mutual Love
Philippians 1-4

Humility is the path to Exultant Joy
Philippians 5-11
Philippians 14-16
Philippians 19-24

You are Pursuing God Aggressively
Philippians 3

Take a new view of your assets
Philippians 1-3
Philippians 4-9

Make a new effort in Knowing Christ
Philippians 10-11

Find a new model of the joyful life
Philippians 17-18

You are Maintaining a Positive Mindset
Philippians 4

A mind that is Agreeable Despite Differences
Philippians 3-4

A mind that is Prayerful in the Face of Problems
Philippians 6-7

A mind that is Virtuous even though the World is Vile
Philippians 8

A mind that is Content Regardless of Circumstances
Philippians 10,12,13