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Tag Archives: joy
Dry Timber, Streams of Water
Psalm 46:4 (MEV) There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy dwelling place of the Most High. Imagine a steady rain falling on Los Angeles — soaking the dry timber, putting an … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged dry timber, joy, Psalm 46:4, steams of water
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Count It as Joy
Psalm 126:2-3 (NIV) Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged count my blessings, joy, Psalm 126:2-3
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Healthy Joy
“Begin to rejoice in the Lord, and your bones will flourish like an herb, and your cheeks will glow with the bloom of health and freshness. Worry, fear, distrust, care-all are poisonous! Joy is balm and healing, and if you … Continue reading
Comfort and Joy
Philemon 1:7 (ESV) For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you. Tidings of comfort and joy, from heaven to earth, from angles to shepherds, … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged comfort and joy, joy, Philemon 1:7, Revelation 21:4
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Glorious Joy
1 Peter 1:8-9 (N(V) Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end … Continue reading
Posted in Advent, Constructive Thought, Morning Prayer
Tagged 1 Peter 1:8-9, faith, joy, salvation
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The Advent of Joy
“Joy is distinctly a Christian word and a Christian thing. It is the reverse of happiness. Happiness is the result of what happens of an agreeable sort. Joy has its springs deep down inside. And that spring never runs dry, … Continue reading
Posted in Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged joy, S. D. Gordon
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Joyless
“Holy joy will be oil to the wheels of our obedience.” Matthew Henry (1662-1714) Squeaky wheels may get things done, but without joy. Good morning, Lord. I’ve learned that Your way is the best way, and yet … Continue reading
Joy Restored
The psalmist praises God: Psalm 30:11 (TLB) Then he turned my sorrow into joy! He took away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy. God restores joy that’s gone missing. Wait for it! Good morning, Lord. … Continue reading
Joy Lost
“If you have no joy, there’s a leak in your Christianity somewhere.” Billy Sunday (1862-1935) I plug one leak, and the enemy drills another. I have to be vigilant. Good morning, Lord. Some days I feel joyless. … Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Sunday, joy, Timeless Wisdom
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Joy Full
John 15:10-11 (ESV) If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your … Continue reading