Always
Be
Joyful.
Scripture
1
Thessalonians 5
Observation
How
can you and I “always” be joyful? Notice I didn't ask, “How can
you and I 'always' be happy”. Happiness is so fickle, it comes and
it goes.
The
least little thing can cause me to be unhappy, for example, an unkind
word from Kathy (not saying she would ever do that), a bill from a
doctor's office, a flat tire, a hangnail, a stubbed little toe, or
rain when you were planning a picnic, etc..
But
what about “joy”? Being filled with joy is something totally
different than being very happy!
Our
pastors spoke on “Joy” this past Sunday and one of the points
that Pastor Bruce and Pastor Brian made was this: Our level of joy is
directly related to our level of obedience to Jesus.
And
I say, “Amen … so true!”
Always
be joyful! Never stop praying! Be thankful in all circumstances!
Application
I
will be joyful. I will never stop praying. I will be thankful in all
circumstances!
How
about you?
Prayer
Heavenly
Father, I know that the level of my joy is in direct proportion to my
obedience to You. Help me walk close to You. Don't let me lose my joy
by doing stupid sins that mess up our relationship.
I
pray for people who are feeling down today. Help them to look up and
rely on You. Meet the deep needs of their life. Show them that they
can trust and depend on You for everything that is happening in their
life.
Daily
Bible Reading: 1 Kings 1; 1 Chronicles 28; Psalms 91; 1
Thessalonians 5
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