Tag: joy

05
Sep

Finding True Joy Beyond the World

Psalms 118:1 Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. This psalm praises God for His mercy, which endures forever. What a wonderful reason to give thanks to Him! It calls us to examine ourselves and ask a simple question: Do we thank God at all times, even […]

30
Aug

Break Forth in Joyful Praise

Psalm 98:4 Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth; break forth in song, rejoice, and sing praises.   Psalm 98 invites all creation to break forth in praise, proclaiming the righteous reign of the Lord. When Israel sang this psalm, they were praising a God who saves, judges with righteousness, and never abandons His people. […]

20
Jul

Fullness of Joy in God’s Presence

Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. In this beautiful verse, David shares his unwavering trust in God’s guidance and goodness. He recognizes that it is the Lord who reveals the path of life and directs His people […]

22
Jun

Joy in the Morning

Psalm 30:5 Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Have you ever stayed up through the night, worrying? ​When the house is pitch-dark and the world is asleep, problems feel twice as big. A bill you can’t pay, a broken relationship, or a heavy heart can make you feel completely […]

17
May

Great God

Psalm 96:7 Give to the Lord, O families of the peoples, give to the Lord glory and strength. What we give to the Lord and how we offer it reveal the place God truly holds in our lives. Oftentimes, we find ourselves so busy that we fail to find time to pray or even speak […]

11
May

Refresh, Reboot, Restart

Isaiah 41:13 NIV For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand. There are moments when your heart feels heavy – when weariness, discouragement, and loneliness press in. That’s when it’s time to refresh, reboot, and restart your soul. Begin your reboot by embracing Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11:28-30: “Come […]

10
Feb

Faith Amidst Fear

2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Fear is a universal emotion. No one is without fear, though it may take different forms for each person. Some fear losing loved ones; others dread certain situations; some are haunted by the […]

04
Feb

The Fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5:22-23 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. The day we made Jesus the Lord of our lives was the greatest day of our lives! Old things passed away, and we became new creations in Christ Jesus. The Holy Spirit began to live in us, to […]

02
Feb

Hope That Overflows and Lights Up Your Day

Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Today’s verse offers hope for anyone feeling weary or uncertain—the God of hope is with you right now. He fills you with joy and peace […]

18
Jan

Joy is a Choice

Psalm 100:1 Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! Psalm 100 is a short, joyful invitation to worship God with glad hearts. It reminds us that worship is not passive; it is expressive. Written as a psalm of thanksgiving, Psalm 100 was meant to be spoken and sung aloud by God’s people […]