Literally, all I had to offer Jesus was brokenness and strife, but He’s making something beautiful out of my life and I’m so grateful. There’s nothing like exchanging my ways for His ways that bring so much of His supernatural joy into my life. Truly, the joy of the Lord is becoming my strength more and more as I give Him rule over more and more of my heart.
The following is taken from May 15 in the “Jesus Always” daily devotional by Sarah Young.
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As you seek Me, I encourage you to rejoice and be glad in Me. Take time to praise Me in psalms and song. Think about who I am: I dwell in splendor, majesty, and beauty. Then remember how I left the Glory of heaven and came into the world – so I could bring you into My kingdom of everlasting Life and Light. All of this helps you to be joyful in Me, your Savior. This Joy ushers you further into My holy Presence, helping you draw nearer to Me. And this nearness gives you even more reason to rejoice!
Being joyful blesses not only but other people. Your family and friends will benefit from your gladness, which can rub off on them. You can also influence many beyond your inner circle. When My followers are joyful, unbelievers are more likely to be drawn to Me. Joy shines in stark contrast to your ever-darkening world, and some people will ask you about it. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you the reason for your hope.
Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
Habakuk 3:18
May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you! May those who love your salvation say evermore, “God is great!”
Psalm 70:4
Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary
Psalm 96:6
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:
1 Peter 3:15
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God bless,
Mark