What do you do when you find out that the thing you desire to do has been assigned to another? It can cause feelings of anger and resentment. At times, people blame the individual selected; this can result in anger and rage. How would that make you feel? David had that experience in his life. … Continue reading Joy in Giving
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Trust God and Rejoice
There are so many stories of children whose parents abandoned them. Some parents believe that they were unable to provide the emotional, physical or financial support their children needed. So they leave the children with relatives or leave them at hospital and churches. Some children are too young to understand what happened while the older … Continue reading Trust God and Rejoice
The Joy of Restoration
It’s always difficult to lose something; especially when that item is important. I have lost things and I know how painful it can be especially when there is an emotional attachment. In Ezra chapter 3, the people were in an uncomfortable place. They wanted to rebuild the Temple, but they are apprehensive. They started off … Continue reading The Joy of Restoration
Overwhelming Joy
As we enter the third week of Advent, we are looking at the word joy. The dictionary defines joy as the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires. Within a definition like that, we would all like to experience success to invoke that feeling in … Continue reading Overwhelming Joy
Choose Joy
And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News. For everyone here, including the whole palace guard, knows that I am in chains because of Christ. Philippians 1:12-13 NLT There are some experiences in life that are not happy. You close … Continue reading Choose Joy
Hope Brings Joy
Let this hope burst forth within you, releasing a continual joy. Don’t give up in a time of trouble, but commune with God at all times. Romans 12:12 TPT One thing in life that does not discriminate is trouble. It walks into every life. He has a vast number of family members and they make themselves … Continue reading Hope Brings Joy
Rejoice In The Lord
There are times that life can be difficult. Difficult times can come to anyone and at any time. It is not limited to people who are struggling or those of low estate. People who are affluent, have their problems also. The difference is the kind of problem people face. When your funds are limited, then … Continue reading Rejoice In The Lord
The Greatest Joy
My fellow believers, when it seems as though you are facing nothing but difficulties, see it as an invaluable opportunity to experience the greatest joy that you can! James 1:2 TPT There are seasons in life when everything is difficult. Life seems to be one hardship after another. You are at your wit's end and you … Continue reading The Greatest Joy
God Gives Peace
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid.” John 14:27 NLT One of the definitions for peace is a quiet and calm state of mind. Jesus said He is gifting that quiet and calm … Continue reading God Gives Peace
Victory Walk 