Happiness by Chance. Joy by Choice.

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Getting Real about Happiness

¹² Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. … Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, ¹⁹ for I know that through your prayers and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. (Philippians 1:12, 1:18-19)

Look up: Rise above your circumstances by changing your .

¹ Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus … (Philippians 1:1)

⁴ But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, ⁵ made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions — it is by grace you have been saved. ⁶ And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus. (Ephesians 2:4-6)

³ I thank my God every time I remember you. ⁴ In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy ⁵ because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, ⁶ being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. (Philippians 1:3-6)

Look Back: Choose to God’s breakthroughs.

Look Around: Choose to with God’s business.

¹⁵ I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. (John 15:15)

Look Ahead: Choose to God’s promises

²¹ For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. ²² If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! ²³ I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; ²⁴ but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. ²⁵ Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith … (Philippians 1:21-25)

¹⁶ Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. ¹⁷ For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. ¹⁸ So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. (2 Corinthians 4:16-18)

Additional Notes

What’s Happening at Crossroads

NEW HERE?

We’re so glad you’ve chosen to come to Crossroads today! We want to thank you for visiting and would love to get to know you. Stop by and say hello at one of our Welcome Centers, our First Step area, or check out ecrossroads.info for more. We can’t wait to meet you!

FAMILY OLYMPICS

Let the games begin! Come out on Friday, March 8th, for Family Olympics. For our families with children birth through second grade we will get competitive from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the South Campus Student Auditorium. Come for fellowship, fun games, and concession type food. Wear a “family team” color and bring the whole family! Please fill out our RSVP form to let us know you’re attending.

DISCIPLEMAKER TRAINING

We will be having a disciplemaker gathering on Sunday, March 10th from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Cafe area of the south campus. This is for anyone who is currently discipling someone, curious about discipling someone, or serving in any of our ministries. It will be a time of encouragement, vision casting, and practical training. This is another key step in helping create a culture of discipleship at Crossroads. We hope you can attend.

MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION

If you have a hurt, habit, or hang-up and you’re wondering if you need to meet with a counselor, we can help. A group of mental health professionals in Crossroads are willing to help you figure out your next step. They will meet with clients at Downtown campus on the 2nd weekends and at South campus on the 3rd weekends for a one-time consultation. If you’re interested in getting some help, fill out our consultation form.

MEIJER SIMPLY GIVE PROGRAM

Meijer’s “Simply Give” program is an opportunity to restock our food pantry with your help and generosity! You can give any amount anytime at www.ecrossroads.org/give (click “Give via Pushpay”) and select “Meijer Simply Give” or by placing cash/check in the offering boxes. Your gift prior to March 23rd will be matched by Meijer up to $5000. Thank you!