joy

Brokenhearted

Brokenhearted

Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the LORD God is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; Though your heart may be […]

How to Maintain Joy

How to Maintain Joy

Psalms 70:4 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified. Internal joy floods the soul of a believer when he seeks the LORD.  He is confident that his Father, the God of his salvation, will come through for […]

Experiencing Joy All Year Long

Experiencing Joy All Year Long

Psalms 100:2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Oh, what a glorious year that is ahead of you!  Throughout Psalms 100, there is a call for you to be involved in three things this year:  continuous service, worship, and experiencing the presence of the LORD.  Barnes says it this way, […]

Praise Your Way Through

Praise Your Way Through

Psalms 100:4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. The quality of your day is largely dependent upon you giving God first place in your day.  When you seek Him first, He will be found and everything you need to be victorious all day […]

Making Joy

Making Joy

I listened to a beautiful rendition of the song “Mary Did You Know”. As I listened, I wondered how many parents truly knew or know what their babies will grow up to be and do. Godly parents want their children to be about their Father God’s business in whatever their chosen vocation. Did Mary know […]

Warning Malicious Virus!

Warning Malicious Virus!

Psalms 5:11-12 “But let all who take refuge in You be glad, let them ever sing for joy; and may You shelter them, that those who love Your name may exult in You. For it is You who blesses the righteous man, O Lord, You surround him with favor as with a shield.”(NASB) I updated […]

Kick-Start the Joy Process

Kick-Start the Joy Process

I Thessalonians 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. (Continuation from the title: “This is the Time to Follow”) Paul continued with number 16 of the 22 commands and admonitions to the brethren at Thessalonica.  16.) Rejoice always in all […]

What Does Your Faith Meter Say About You?

What Does Your Faith Meter Say About You?

  I Thessalonians 5:14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. Paul’s observation of the brethren in Thessalonica compelled him to continue with the outline of the 22 commands and admonitions. (Continuation from the title: “Seek Peace and Salvation.”) 10.) Support […]

The Benefits of Staying Connected

The Benefits of Staying Connected

John 15:5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. Looking at the branches that had been cut from the shrubs and piled and on the side of the street for garbage pickup, […]

Let Joy and Peace Rest on You

Let Joy and Peace Rest on You

Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. For the Christian, hope is the joyful and confident expectation of eternal salvation. When can you have this hope? According to the scripture, you can have […]