Text: Nehemiah
8:10 (KJV)
The joy of the Lord
is your strength.
Friends, we must learn to make this choice of
remaining and staying in joy as a lifestyle. Yes, be intentional on your daily
decisions to remain in joy. It is just a step into your joy, so we cannot allow
sadness. It requires a faith and a mindset stepping into this realm of joy of
the Lord. Hence, we need to be intentional not to be with the emotion of
happiness rather let’s be with the heart posture of joy that flows out of God’s
faithfulness at all times. Philippians 4:4 - Rejoice
in the Lord always; again I say rejoice. It is an excitement that flows from
the strength of knowing who God is, as it is a part of the fruit of the spirit.
So, when we stop overthinking, worry, fear, dwelling in the past failures etc,
we avoid emotional wound which takes away our joy. Therefore, Joy is not
the absence of problems but it is God’s presence in the midst of several
challenges. Psalm118:24-This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and
be glad in it.
Amazingly, joy is not a weakness rather a
spiritual strength that keeps one going with right disposition. Joy is a
medicine to our spirit, so drink it today. Isaiah 12:3
With joy you will draw water from the
wells of salvation Let’s introduce joy and courage in that
closed door as it is a key to divine intervention as recreate a new atmosphere.
For instance, Paul and Silas in the prison did not stop singing and praising
God because of their present situation. So, it breaks chains of oppositions.
Joy is a key for our healing, it attracts favour and peace in a toxic
environment. I pray that our countenance will change today for joy in Jesus
name.
PRAYER POINT:
Oh Lord, strengthen me to introduce joy when dreams are delayed
and life seems hopeless, may my faith come a life by the strength of joy of the
Lord in Jesus name.
Action Quote: Remember to guard your mind and celebrate
small victories daily.
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