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Introduction: Group Therapy Rules… 1) This is a no judgment, just Jesus zone. 2) Honesty with yourself and God is necessary. 3) Once you’ve made progress, you have a responsibility to to pass it on.

Most of the joylessness in our journey comes when we try to live on something instead of living for something.

Reference John 16:22, Ecclesiastes 2:10, Proverbs 17:22

Transition: Three times in the Gospels, Jesus admonishes to cheer up…

–Matthew 9:2 “Be of good cheer, son; your sins are forgiven.” 

–Matthew 14:27 “Be of good cheer; it is I; do not be afraid.” 

–John 16:33 “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

Exposition: This 30th selection of the Psalms has at least three essential elements that help us ascertain joy for the journey: pride, prayer, and praise.

-The psalm confronts the danger of pride… verses 6-7

-The psalm teaches us the power of prayer… verses 8-10

-The psalm is an invitation to praise… verses 1-3, 11-12

Conclusion:“Sing praises to the Lord, O you his faithful ones, and give thanks to his holy name. For his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. (verses 4-5)”