In this message, Maria shares about the origins of true joy!

When we received the Holy Spirit at the new birth, we received a full download of the Holy Spirit within us. Within each of us are all the resources we need to grow in the fruits of the Spirit. Our job is now to unpack what has already been given!

In Christian circles, we often hear that someone has a gift of joy. The truth is that this person has agreed with the work of God on the inside, but mostly it’s about coming into agreement with the Holy Spirit through connection and relationship.

There are four ways we can grow in joy in the natural:

1. Whatever you overcome releases joy inside of you, so give away that breakthrough and bless others and watch joy grow!

2. Joy sparks more joy, so get into it! Stir joy up with humour and fun!

3. Giving thanks is always a highway to greater joy!

4. Dance and praise will always release joy!!

Lastly, there is a spiritual way we can grow in His joy: to gaze on God's beauty! When we worship and gaze into His presence with captivated awe, we are being transformed by the Spirit of God and simultaneously transformed from one glory to another!

Watch out for the "Joy Stealer" this Summer, who will try to rob your joy by first stealing your hope. When we are hopeless, we are joyless! So stay full of hope in His ability to lead you in all things, then Joy will be the overflow of that mindset!