As I have focused on this small word “Joy”, I see it everywhere now. Oh, I know it has been there, but I don’t think I truly saw it. The simple things of life God wants to show us, we sometimes pass over but remember to stop and find the Joy each day. Just like the hymn says, “Each day He grows still sweeter than He was the day before.” Smile! Give God the glory…..and find the simple joy in the journey.
Read MoreAs a Christian of any age and any stage of life, there are simple principles in the Bible we can remember when we don’t know what else to do. The Bible instructs us first of all to – (S)eek God. In James 1:5 the Bible says, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him as of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not: and it shall be given him.” This verse tells us when we need wisdom to know what to do, all we have to do is ask God. If we have trusted Christ as our Saviour, God listens and wants to answer our prayers. He has told he will give us wisdom if we will simply ask. First thing first, seek God and ask Him for wisdom.
Read MoreThis is profound on every level. God is with us and is mighty to save! What is remarkable here is that this great God who created the universe – will save and rejoice over YOU with joy!
“GOD take delight in ME?”, yes, YOU!
Fear is a very common human emotion. We can be happily going along our way when all of a sudden….Wham! Something happens, or a thought pops up in our mind, or we hear something…and instantly that spirit of fear grips our heart. Although, this is a very common emotion, this spirit is not of the Lord. I pray that these thoughts that have helped me when I am fearful will be a help to you.
Read MoreTrue joy can be found in the midst of a raging storm. When all the circumstances
around you are out of your control, you can still be filled with joy; you can still live a joy
filled and fulfilled life in Christ. That “inner joy” that I’m talking about is a joyful heart,
which is found in and grounded in God.
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