Happiness is externally driven. Joy is internally driven. We have joy because of Who resides within us!! Joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit – HIS joy manifested in and through us! God IS the Joy Giver!!
rejoice
Even Though…
We may not have fig trees, grapevines, olive crops, flocks, and cattle … but we all have those physical things that sustain us in life.
There are times when things seem to be falling apart around us! And it is during those times that we have to dig deep inside of ourselves and realize that even though our circumstances may look bleak – our God is still shining brightly!
The God of our salvation is still with us; He is still moving on our behalf; He is indeed our strength when all we feel is weak.
What are you going through, beloved of God? You may not be able to rejoice in the circumstances…but rejoice in the Lord who is with you in them! Rejoice in the Lord who can use those circumstances to bring good into your life!
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 NIV
You are loved!!
~Tina K. Roach
I CELEBRATE!
Dearest Jesus,
I celebrate Your physical birth upon this earth so many years ago.
I celebrate Your life – showing us by example and teaching how to live.
I celebrate Your willingness to lay down Your life for us.
I celebrate Your resurrection and Your spiritual life being lived out in and through us.
I celebrate You in us – the hope of glory.
I celebrate!
Lord, Thank You…
Lord, thank You for this day!
I don’t know exactly what will happen as the day progresses…but, I know that You are in it with me. I know that whatever happens – good or bad – You are in it with me. I know that you can take each moment and use it for Your glory! I know that whatever happens, You can teach me through it and I will become stronger.
I am blessed to enter into this new day with You, Lord! And because You have created our days – I will rejoice and be glad in it!!
Lord, thank You for this day!
REJOICE!
Lord, this is the day that YOU have made. I CHOOSE to rejoice in it! You have given me each second, each minute, each hour. May I spend each one of them in such a way that what is bought is eternal. May I not waste the precious time that You have allotted to me! May I not take for granted the time that is before me. Thank You, Lord, for THIS day…may I live it for You…
Reflection of Glory! 