Welcome to the Paul Tripp podcast, where pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp

connects the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.

Everyone wants to be happy, but happiness isn't what we need most.

We're all chasing joy, a fruit of the spirit that unlocks an

abundant life of gratitude and generosity. Today, we'll listen to the first session from Paul's

brand new video study, Redeeming Joy. This three lesson series is available to stream and download

completely free at paultrip.com slash joy. It includes three video lessons and a robust study guide that you

can use either for your personal devotions or with a small group or in your Sunday school class.

Enjoy today's first session and go to paultrip.com slash joy to download the full series for free.

Well, we're here tonight to talk about joy. And everyone in this room has an instinctive understanding of how important joy is. Can I illustrate that for you?

Well, I'm going to do it, whether you want me to or not. I don't know why I'm asking

permission. No one, you've never heard anyone say, I'm just praying I can be part of a

totally joyless marriage.

You've never heard that.

You've never heard a parent say, we're working on producing joyless kids.

That would be so wonderful.

Or, I want to go to a completely joyless church.

I want a church with no joy.

You've never heard anyone say that.

You have an instinctive understanding that joy is important.

We sort of know that joyful people are motivated people.

Joyful people are grateful people.

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