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<v SPEAKER_00>As we get started today, close your eyes.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Picture yourself leaning into these few moments with Jesus.

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<v SPEAKER_00>If you can, physically move yourself to a new space to signal to your body and mind that we are about to start something new.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Repeat this after me.

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<v SPEAKER_00>God wants to talk to me today.

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<v SPEAKER_00>I'll take a deep breath.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Hard seasons have a way of dulling joy.

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<v SPEAKER_00>But Jesus reminds us that joy rooted in Him is not taken away by circumstances.

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<v SPEAKER_00>It runs deeper than what we feel or see.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Let's read John 16, 22 together.

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<v SPEAKER_00>This is what it says.

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<v SPEAKER_00>So with you, now is your time of grief.

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<v SPEAKER_00>But I will see you again, and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Take 20 seconds to thank Jesus for a joy that cannot be stolen, a joy anchored in his presence, not your situation.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Ask him to restore joy in your heart even as you walk through difficulty.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Ask him to show you how to restore joy even when life feels like it's getting the best of you.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Remember, it is good to ask God for specific things.

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<v SPEAKER_00>He loves hearing the desires of your heart.

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<v SPEAKER_00>He isn't afraid or disappointed when you talk directly.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Steady, present, and full of hope.

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<v SPEAKER_00>What emotions are arising to the surface?

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<v SPEAKER_00>Take thirty seconds and pray for someone walking through grief or loss.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Ask Jesus to guard their joy and strengthen their heart.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Amen.