JOY

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HOPE

E X PECTED OUTCOME

Lives infused with joy and hope

MONTHLY REQUIREMENTS

R EA D I NG
Steve Backlunds book: LETS JUST LAUGH AT THAT Steve Backlunds weekly updates

L I S T EN I NG
Kevin Dedmons message: Steve Backlunds message:
THE SUPERNATURAL POWER OF OVERFLOWING JOY ABOUNDING HOPE

GOOD MEDICINE JOY IGNITER, a

message compiled by Dano McCollam

WO R K S HE E TS
Assessment Action Plan

EN C OUR A G E M E N T A N D R ELATI ONSHI P

Video conference call Peer Encouragement Partner meeting

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DE C L A R A TIONS
1. 2. 3. 4. The joy of the Lord, which includes hearty laughter, is the secret to my strength and longevity. (See Nehemiah 8:10.) There is hope for every person (including me) and every situation. I consistently ignite hope in others and in myself. I lead a ministry that is increasing in joy and hope. (See Psalms 100:2.) I am replacing the lies that lead to hopelessness with truth that creates hope and joy. (See Romans 15:13.)

C UL TUR E R EI NFORCEMENT
Teach a message on joy. Using the concepts taught in the book, LETS 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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O P T I ON A L A C TIVITIE S
Read Steve Backlunds book: POSSESSING JOY Read Neil Andersons book:
THE BONDAGE BREAKER

Listen to Paul Manwarings 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 churchs/orginizations 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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ASSESSMENT
JOY

1.

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

Joy is something on the inside not dependent on what's happening around me. It's also a choice an act of faith. To be lled with truths. Happiness can be the result a need met, a desire fullled etc. In other words most of the time its dependent on the outside. There is always happiness in joy but not always in happiness there is joy.
2. Where would you like to experience more joy in and around you?

More joy in handling difcult people, tough situations, in waiting for answers breakthroughs and desires.

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?

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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 months reading, audio messages, video conference call, etc.?

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ASSESSMENT
HOPE

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?

If what I believe creates hope, its from God

STEVE BACKLUND

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What did God speak to you about hope through this months 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.)

AREAS OF MY LIFE

WHAT ASPECTS OF THIS AREA OF MY LIFE NEED MORE HOPE?

E.g., My intimacy with God.

My Relationship with God

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

Family Connection

E.g., My victory over debt.

Finances

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AREAS OF MY LIFE

WHAT ASPECTS OF THIS AREA OF MY LIFE NEED MORE HOPE?

E.g., My ability to be refreshed.

Rest & Recreation

E.g., Im always feeling overwhelmed.

Personal Organization

E.g., Unhealthy habits control me.

Body & Soul

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

Personal Growth & Development

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ACTION PLAN
PERSONAL

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?

Hope is the sketch on the canvas that invites the master painter to complete the painting.
P A U L M ANWARI NG

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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.)

EXAMPLE
AREAS OF MY LIFE WHAT IS THE LIE THAT I HAVE BELIEVED ABOUT TH I S A R E A O F M Y L I F E ? W H A T I S T H E T R U T H T HAT I S H O U L D B E L I E V E A ND D E C L A R E A B O U T T H I S A REA OF MY LIFE?

1. This wont ever change. 2. God has preordained Body & soul 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 Christs victory. 3. I am a son/daughter of the Most High God who died because I am worth it, not because I am worthless.

My relationship with God

1. God is disappointed with me. 2. God doesnt love me enough.

1. God is in a good mood. 2. Nothing can separate me from His love.

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AREAS O F M Y L I F E

WHAT IS THE LIE THAT I HAVE BELIEVED ABOUT THIS A R E A O F MY L I F E ?

W H A T I S T H E T R U T H T H AT I S H O U L D B E L I E V E A N D D E CLARE A B O U T TH I S A R E A O F M Y LI FE?

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CHURCH OR ORGANIZATION

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?

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How will you measure the increase of joy and hope in your ministry? So the helpless has hope, and unrighteousness must shut its mouth.
JOB 5:16

8.

What will you declare to support this Action Plan?

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