Good morning ! I can always start each day “joyfully” with that first cup of coffee or tea, especially on a rather drear morning, but thankfully, it should clear up a bit later today!
But biblical Joy is knowing Jesus! That Joy is a feeling of good pleasure and happiness that is dependent on who Jesus is rather than on who we are or what is happening around us. Joy comes from the Holy Spirit, abiding in God’s presence and from hope in His word. To truly start each day Joyfully, we need to Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.:Phi. 4:4
To really get Joy into your morning, you need to devote your morning to God. A good devotional is a great tool to have at your fingertips each morning with your first cup of refreshment. You can find wonderful daily devotional here!
This devotional is perfect for our emphasis today.. Thank you, Lord!
Once you have begun your day in devotion to God and his goodness, faithfulness, and splendor, that Joy you experience will last for the day to help you accomplish your chores and if you keep your focus on things above, you will find time for other things that make you happy!
Go, make it a great day!!
Beautiful Instrumental Hymns, Peaceful Music, Piano & Flute "Holy Holy Holy" Tim Janis
PS On a personal note: I am really excited that on my second day it isn't even 1:30 yet, and I have gotten up, done my Bible reading and devotional. Had a worker in to measure the den for window treatments. He was here probably an hour. I fixed us a lovely breakfast of country ham and fried sandwich on potato bun each, have set at the computer and worked on two more posts as the spirit was moving me. I got up and saw the dining room that really needed to be redecorated for fall. Stripped the previous table setting, and recreated this fall look!
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You have to know usually I am so tired this would have taken me a long time.. but even as I set the table I was thinking all the while about having a couple of couples who have had a rough time lately over for a family dinner.! I just do not feel so old and decrepit.. Joy and excitement with the Lord has replaced malaise and exhaustion! Praise God His love endures forever!
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Beautiful blog
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