JOY AND HOPEEXPECTED OUTCOME

Lives infused with joy and hope

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READING

� Steve Backlund’s book: LET’S JUST LAUGH AT THAT �

� Steve Backlund’s weekly updates �

LISTENING

� Kevin Dedmon’s message: THE SUPERNATURAL POWER OF OVERFLOWING JOY �

� Steve Backlund’s message: ABOUNDING HOPE �

� GOOD MEDICINE JOY IGNITER, a message compiled by Dano McCollam �

WORKSHEETS

� Assessment

� Action Plan

ENCOURAGEMENT AND RELATIONSHIP

� Video conference call �

� Peer Encouragement Partner meeting

MONTHLY REQUIREMENTS

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DECLARATIONS

1. The joy of the Lord, which includes hearty laughter, is the secret to my strength

and longevity. (See Nehemiah 8:10.)

2. There is hope for every person (including me) and every situation. I consistently

ignite hope in others and in myself.

3. I lead a ministry that is increasing in joy and hope. (See Psalms 100:2.)

4. I am replacing the lies that lead to hopelessness with truth that creates hope and

joy. (See Romans 15:13.)

CULTURE REINFORCEMENT

� Teach a message on joy.

� Using the concepts taught in the book, LET’S JUST LAUGH AT THAT, have a time

where your leadership team laughs at lies together.

� Close a meeting with prayer ministry time specifically focused on hope.

Invite people who are struggling with hopelessness to receive prayer and

encouragement.

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OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

� Read Steve Backlund’s book: POSSESSING JOY �

� Read Neil Anderson’s book: THE BONDAGE BREAKER �

� Listen to Paul Manwaring’s message: HOPE �

� Listen to the GOOD MEDICINE recording with your leadership team. �

� Do a review of the level of hope that your people feel when they come into

your church’s/orginization’s community.

� Include fire tunnels as a part of your ministry time.

� Do something fun with your leadership team.

� Include more humor in your sermons.

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1. What does joy mean to you? How is it different from happiness?

2. Where would you like to experience more joy in and around you?

3. What does serving the Lord with joy and gladness look like to you? (See Psalm

100:2.) On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 10 being the most joyful), what is the level

of gladness that you demonstrate in your life and ministry?

ASSESSMENT

JOY

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4. If you were to ask your spouse, children, friends, and congregation if you are a

joyful person, would they agree with your answer to question #3?

5. What does the verse, The joy of the Lord is my strength, mean to you?

6. What lies are you believing that prevent you from being a more joyful person?

7. What did God speak to you about joy through this month’s reading, audio

messages, video conference call, etc.?

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1. What does hope mean to you?

2. In what area of life do you experience the most hope?

3. In what area of life do you experience the least hope?

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ASSESSMENT

HOPE

“If what I believe creates hope, it’s from God”

STEVE BACKLUND

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4. What did God speak to you about hope through this month’s reading, audio

messages, video conference call, etc.?

5. Look over each section below and choose the areas of life where you need an

increase in hope. (An example is given for each one.)

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AREAS OF MY LIFE WHAT ASPECTS OF THIS AREA OF MY LIFE NEED

MORE HOPE?

My Relationship with God

Family Connection

Finances

E.g., My intimacy with God.

E.g., I am struggling to stay connected with my spouse.

E.g., My victory over debt.

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AREAS OF MY LIFE WHAT ASPECTS OF THIS AREA OF MY LIFE NEED

MORE HOPE?

Rest & Recreation

Personal Organization

Body & Soul

Personal Growth & Development

E.g., My ability to be refreshed.

E.g., I’m always feeling overwhelmed.

E.g., Unhealthy habits control me.

E.g., I want to grow, but I struggle to complete my goals.

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1. What are you going to do to increase your personal experience of joy and hope?

2. Who is going to help you do this?

3. What declarations will you make in order to help you move forward in the culture of joy and hope?

ACTION PLAN

PERSONAL

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“Hope is the sketch on the canvas that invites the

master painter to complete the painting.”

PAUL MANWARING

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4. Using the chart on the facing page, answer the following questions:

Identify at least two areas of your life where you need more hope (as listed on the Assessment).

What lie have you been believing about this area of your life?

What is the truth that you should believe and declare about this area of your life? (See below for examples.)

AREAS OF MY

LIFE

WHAT IS THE LIE THAT I

HAVE BELIEVED ABOUT

THIS AREA OF MY LIFE?

WHAT IS THE TRUTH THAT

I SHOULD BELIEVE AND

DECLARE ABOUT THIS AREA

OF MY LIFE?

Body & soul

My relationship with God

1. This won’t ever change.2. God has preordained this illness for me.

3. I am not worthy to receive healing.

1. Jesus has already paid the price.2. God has predestined health for me through Jesus Christ’s victory.3. I am a son/daughter of the Most High God who died because I am worth it, not because I am worthless.

1. God is disappointed with me.2. God doesn’t love me enough.

1. God is in a good mood.

2. Nothing can separate me from His love.

EXAMPLE

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AREAS OF MY LIFE WHAT IS THE LIE THAT I

HAVE BELIEVED ABOUT THIS

AREA OF MY LIFE?

WHAT IS THE TRUTH THAT I

SHOULD BELIEVE AND DECLARE

ABOUT THIS AREA OF MY LIFE?

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5. When joy and hope become more prevalent in your ministry, what will it look like?

6. What will you do to increase the evidence of joy and hope in your ministry?

CHURCH OR ORGANIZATION

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7. How will you measure the increase of joy and hope in your ministry?

8. What will you declare to support this Action Plan?

So the helpless has hope, and unrighteousness must

shut its mouth.

JOB 5:16