The Joy Stealers: Overcoming Obstacles to Hope and Happiness

What's stealing your joy? Are you dealing with marriage problems painful relationships disobedient children health concerns financial struggles or just the daily stresses and strains of life? Regardless of our circumstances it's true that in Christ we have everything we need for joythe forgiveness of our sins the indwelling of the Holy Spirit a purpose worth living for and the assurance of eternity with God. But whether we actually live with joy or allow something to take it from us is a choice each of us makes every day. Living with joy is a decision we make again and again as we're continually faced with joy stealers such as worry bitterness guilt negativity and bitterness.Pastor and author Rob Renfroe addresses these common joy stealers and suggests how we can overcome them by making five simple yet transformational decisions that through the power of the Holy Spirit will enable us to have overflowing joy and be a continual blessing to others. A final chapter on living with joy provides encouragement and help for living in the fullness of God's joy each and every day.Additional components for a six-week study include a comprehensive Leader Guide which includes a link to downloadable video clips that can be used as lead-ins to group discussion.