Are You In Joy?
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Posted By: Jackie Moore on April 19, 2009 One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon-instead of enjoying the roses blooming outside our windows today. ~ Dale Carnegie Scripture: Praise be to the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy. The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song. The LORD is the strength of his people, a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. Psalm 28:6-8 Saints, how many of you are in Joy? Webster’s dictionary defines joy the following way: a state of happiness or felicity; a source or cause of delight; the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires. So again I ask; how many of you are in joy? Are you in a state of Happiness or delight? Do you feel successful and blessed by good fortune? Does the prospect of possessing what you desire bring a smile to your face? As I have gotten older and wiser, one of the things that I have learned along the way is that to a great extent, we control our own joy. What I mean by that is that whatever mood we set for ourselves is the mood that we will carry with us that day or during that period of time. So what if you don't have all that you want. God said he would provide all that you need. So what if your marriage didn't work out. God said he would never leave your nor forsake you. So what if your bills are due and you don't have the money to pay them all. My God said he shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Be Blessed Prayer: The joy of the Lord is my strength. God is the joy and the strength of my life. I count it all joy when trials and tribulation come against me for I know that the testing of my faith produces patience. Father, we come before the throne of grace with great joy in our hearts. The kind of joy that can only come from You. The kind of joy that the world can't take away. Lord, even when my life is full of strife and confusion, I can still find joy in my life because of You. I find joy in the simple things. The dawning of a new day, the sun on my face, the song of the birds who awaken me early in the morning. I found joy this morning as I looked down on the sleeping face of my Young son. I find joy in the memory of loved ones who have gone on to glory to be with You. I find joy in the fact that one day, I shall behold Your glorious face. I find my greatest joy in the revelation of Your great love for me. Thank You Lord for this joy that is deep down in my soul. Thank You Lord, for a second chance to rejoice and be glad today, tomorrow, and forever more. In the name of Jesus. Amen. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Jackie Moore
Benefits Specialist, Member Since August 2008 |
Comments
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I agree with you because you are supposed to have joy at all times. I see people around here down in the dumps about any and everything. They dont realize that God is their source not man.
Sunday, April 19th 2009 at 8:48PM |
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I have joy in my heart knowing that Jesus came down off His throne to see about me! As Prophetess Juanita Bynum sings, I pour my love on His feet and that allows me to NOTICE the flowers and be able to hear the song of birds and feel the gentle breeze of the Holy Spirit and enjoy the blessing of peace and happiness. Peace and happiness is a having the moment to smile with friends despite the worldly chaos. Be blessed this day, my Sisters, and hum with the birds. Smile. Monday, April 20th 2009 at 12:56PM |
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Thank you both for those wonderful comments!
Monday, April 20th 2009 at 12:59PM |
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