Tag: joy

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 […]

15
Jan

Find Rest in Jesus

Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Life can feel overwhelming. Responsibilities pile up, worries weigh us down, and our hearts grow tired. However, Jesus invites us with open arms: Come to Me. He sees your struggles, your burdens, and your exhaustion. More […]

27
Sep

Mourning Into Dancing

Psalm 30:11 “You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness.“ Some setbacks in life are a part of living in this sinful world, while others are the consequences of our wrong choices. Yet, we can hold onto a great hope. Psalm 9:9 tells […]

21
Sep

Joy On Purpose

Psalm 33:1 Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! For praise from the upright is beautiful. What does it really mean to rejoice? Is it just about feeling happy? Is it something we do only when life is going well or things fall into place? In today’s world, rejoicing can feel out of place—even unrealistic. […]

29
Aug

There’s Always a Morning

Psalm 30:5 His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. In life’s journey, we may come across some nights that feel endless. We cry, we wrestle through those long hours. We wonder if the heaviness will ever lift. But […]

27
Aug

Finding Joy in Trials

James 1:2-3 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. Let’s be honest, trials are hard. When life feels like it’s falling apart, the last thing we naturally want to do is ‘count it all joy.’ But James 1:2-3 challenges us to […]

23
Aug

Courage Costs, Blessing Pays

1 Peter 3:13-14 Who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. And do not be afraid. University senior Rachel refused to alter lab results for a shortcut-hungry group. They humiliated her and laughed when she presented […]