“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 Those who have recently come to know Jesus as Savior have an unrestrained joy that is a delight to be around. We rejoice with them, and so do the angels in heaven! New Christians are in love with God and excited about knowing Him and learning from His […]
“A merry heart does good, like medicine…” Proverbs 17:22. A cheerful heart is vital in life. A happy heart affects our spirit and our physical health. But there is a deeper, abiding joy for those who trust the Lord that is based on much more than frivolity and circumstances. Our joy is based on God’s salvation. He […]
“Restore to me the joy of Your salvation.” Psalm 51:12. As David repented of the sin in his life, he prayed, “Create in me a clean heart.” Then he asked God to, “Restore to me the joy of Your salvation” (Ps. 51:10-12). Confession and repentance of our sin renews our fellowship with the Lord and allows […]
“A merry heart does good, like medicine…” Proverbs 17:22. A cheerful heart is vital in life. A happy heart affects our spirit and our physical health. But there is a deeper, abiding joy for those who trust the Lord that is based on much more than frivolity and circumstances. Our joy is based on God’s salvation. He […]
1/8/20 JOY COMES FROM THE LORD WHO LIVES IN US, NOT FROM WHAT’S HAPPENING AROUND US “A merry heart does good, like medicine…” Proverbs 17:22. A cheerful heart is vital in life. A happy heart affects our spirit and our physical health. But there is a deeper, abiding joy for those who trust the Lord that […]