I Choose Joy - Understanding the Power of Focus, Part 1
I Choose Joy - Understanding the Power of Focus, Part 1  
Podcast: Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Daily Podcast
Published On: Tue May 27 2025
Description: If you’re bummed out, struggling, things not going well, and you don’t know where to go, join Chip as he begins this series and shares how a divine equation can change your world.Main PointsThe Divine Equation: C+P=E (Circumstance + Perspective = Experience)KEY #1: FocusWhere is my focus? -Philippians 1:1-11How to develop an upward focus -Philippians 1:3-6A choice = GratitudeAn action = PrayerAn Attitude = ConfidenceThree observations about an outward focus -Philippians 1:7-8Difficult circumstances reveal our true affections.Living above our circumstances occurs when our hearts are so full of people that there is no room for self-pity.Sometimes God allows adverse circumstances to realign our affections!How to develop an outward focus -Philippians 1:9-11Think about those who have loved you the most.Pray for those you think about the most.Conclusion: Where's your focus?Upward or Inward?Outward or Inward?Broadcast ResourceDownload Free MP3Message NotesAdditional Resource Mentions"I Choose Joy" Book"I Choose Joy" Home Church StudyMid Year MatchMid Year MatchConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003