Today's
scripture: Psalm 5:11-12
First, I apologize to my early-morning readers ... This was one of those "difficult to get moving" mornings ...
I'm doing a study in the book of James with my small group, and we've been talking quite a bit about joy. It's been a good reminder that joy isn't dependent on our circumstances. We can find joy (the fruit of the Spirit joy) no matter what's going on because true joy is a state of the heart.
We can be joyful in the storm because we know Who is holding us. We can be joyful in the pain because we serve the Great Physician, Jehovah-Rapha. We can be joyful when everyone around us seems determined to steal our joy because we trust in the God who is our shield.
Life isn't always easy ... and yes, that's an understatement. However, we can still find joy in the confidence that our God wins the war. One day, we will be with Him in heaven where there will be no pain or tears. We will spend eternity in the arms of our Abba, our Daddy. We will rejoice and praise Him forever.
We are abundantly blessed as followers of Christ. We are forgiven. We are given grace and mercy. We are loved beyond our comprehension. We are given strength to do as He wills.
Because we know the God of creation and have personal relationships with Him, we can, indeed, rejoice.
Take a moment to thank God for His blessings. Ask Him to help you find the joy regardless of the circumstance ... and then rejoice!
First, I apologize to my early-morning readers ... This was one of those "difficult to get moving" mornings ...
I'm doing a study in the book of James with my small group, and we've been talking quite a bit about joy. It's been a good reminder that joy isn't dependent on our circumstances. We can find joy (the fruit of the Spirit joy) no matter what's going on because true joy is a state of the heart.
We can be joyful in the storm because we know Who is holding us. We can be joyful in the pain because we serve the Great Physician, Jehovah-Rapha. We can be joyful when everyone around us seems determined to steal our joy because we trust in the God who is our shield.
Life isn't always easy ... and yes, that's an understatement. However, we can still find joy in the confidence that our God wins the war. One day, we will be with Him in heaven where there will be no pain or tears. We will spend eternity in the arms of our Abba, our Daddy. We will rejoice and praise Him forever.
We are abundantly blessed as followers of Christ. We are forgiven. We are given grace and mercy. We are loved beyond our comprehension. We are given strength to do as He wills.
Because we know the God of creation and have personal relationships with Him, we can, indeed, rejoice.
Take a moment to thank God for His blessings. Ask Him to help you find the joy regardless of the circumstance ... and then rejoice!
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