Good morning dear friends
Experience God’s Joy in the here and now
Not in yesterdays and not in tomorrow
We can have good memories of yesterday and imagine joyous things ahead but we can have God’s joy right here and right now.
Perhaps you're thinking, after that breakthrough, I will have joy. No my friends you can have God’s love, joy and peace, right here and right now.
Amen
John 15
9 “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. 10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.
11 “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.
Jesus intends for us not to just have joy but FULL JOY.
Here is the key to having full joy dear friends
Psalm 16:11
You will show me the path of life;
In Your presence is fullness of joy;
At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore
In his presence, IN HIS PRESENCE! J-O-Y!
I can tell you no matter how tough the day has been I have a bedtime routine. The lights are turned low, the phone on do not disturb, talk to Papa, reflect on all the good things he brought my way for the day and give him thanksgiving, cast my care upon him. Watch some funny video shorts for 5 to 10 minutes...fall asleep with all night prayers or worship in the background. Sometimes I don’t make it to the funny videos because I am physically drained, but I sure can experience Peace and Joy as I rest in my Father's arms. I pray the same "sweet undisturbed sleep" for you every night.
Dear friends, don't ever think I don’t have challenges my friends, there are somethings in my life right now that could wound me deeply if I didn't turn them over to God and leave them with him. I trust him - it IS the only way to live.
Amen
We cannot end and begin our days with sorrow, no matter how harrowing the day was.....something good happened. We can choose JOY if we walk with thanksgiving and count our blessings.
God gave us the capacity to feel joy, to smile, to laugh, it is like light on our faces and a true reflection of his love to others too. Won't you choose joy today?
No matter how bitter life is one can still find
Joy in the Lord. Think carefully and look deeply even if facing an illness, heartbreak, troubles, he gave us the capacity to be able to smile in any situation we face, because his love, peace and joy can never be limited.
Amen
Nehemiah 8:10 says
Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength
(Adapted below)
It means that when we find our joy in the Lord, our strength is renewed and invigorated. It is a call to find our confidence, hope, and courage in the presence of God. When we fully trust in Him and rely on His promises, our hearts are filled with joy
And that joy becomes the foundation of our strength.
The world we live in can be challenging and draining. We face trials, temptations, and hardships that can easily weaken our resolve. However, the joy found in the Lord is not dependent on our circumstances. It is a deep, abiding joy that comes from knowing that we are loved, forgiven, and empowered by God.
Amen
Dear friends
Remember to enjoy your life with God, if feeling overwhelmed run to him, get in his presence and I guarantee you he will comfort you and put a smile on your face.
I pray full joy for you each and every day in Jesus name
Amen
Walk good in Christ
Till we meet again
Pastor J
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