I am big on speaking positive great things to myself, even if it's with my inward voice. Of course, you know I am big on prayer and always having a daily conversation with God. This week, especially, I have put into practice saying these words in the mirror: "The joy of the Lord is my strength" (Nehemiah 8:10). Yes, as the sun rises, I look in the mirror and say those words.
Why do you ask? The Bible says the Lord has joy, so why shouldn't I? Every day, we are in the hustle and bustle, facing the world, taking care of families, going to school, working, and doing ministry and the long list of other things we do. I know I've had some days where things were very interesting, leaving me pretty frustrated. Lately, I realized something has to give.
I have heard this scripture often growing up but never really grasped it until now. If the Lord has joy, what is that about? And if He has it, He has to want the same for us. So, I decided to look into the Word about it (I will leave this up to you because I want you to experience the AHA moment as I did) and I now get it! The Lord has joy, and because He has joy, it gives me strength and I want to have joy every day.
On this Faithful Friday, even though we may have obstacles, "the joy of the Lord is our strength."
Share what you do to help you keep your joy, maybe it will help others.
Why do you ask? The Bible says the Lord has joy, so why shouldn't I? Every day, we are in the hustle and bustle, facing the world, taking care of families, going to school, working, and doing ministry and the long list of other things we do. I know I've had some days where things were very interesting, leaving me pretty frustrated. Lately, I realized something has to give.
I have heard this scripture often growing up but never really grasped it until now. If the Lord has joy, what is that about? And if He has it, He has to want the same for us. So, I decided to look into the Word about it (I will leave this up to you because I want you to experience the AHA moment as I did) and I now get it! The Lord has joy, and because He has joy, it gives me strength and I want to have joy every day.
On this Faithful Friday, even though we may have obstacles, "the joy of the Lord is our strength."
Share what you do to help you keep your joy, maybe it will help others.
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