Counsel #1 — Holy Spirit And Joy/Happiness

Picture: Counsel #1 — Holy Spirit And Joy/HappinessCSL 67.1

When we ask God to renew us through the infusion of the Holy Spirit, that Spirit produces fruit in our life, which includes joy and happiness! It is our privilege to request this infilling daily, that our joy may be full.CSL 67.2

In the gift of the Spirit, Jesus gave us the highest good that heaven can bestow. But we must ask for Him, and be intentional in watching for both His guidance and His grace. The power of God to transform us into people of joy simply awaits our asking and acceptance of it into our lives.^{[67]https://adventistreview.org/2010-1507/2010-1507-18/} CSL 67.3

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” Galatians 5:22, 23 NKJVCSL 67.4

“Never will the human heart know happiness until it is submitted to be molded by the Spirit of God.” Ellen White in Our High Calling, p. 152CSL 67.5

Reflect: In what ways have you experienced the Holy Spirit producing the fruit of joy in your life?CSL 67.6