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Embracing God's Joy in Every Moment: Discovering True Happiness in Him

Author/Editor: Melkisedeck Leon Shine, 2015-2017: AckySHINE.com
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Embracing God's Joy in Every Moment: Discovering True Happiness in Him

In a world filled with constant challenges and uncertainties, true happiness can seem elusive. We often find ourselves chasing after temporary pleasures and relying on external circumstances to bring us joy. However, as Christians, we are called to a higher purpose - to find our joy in God and to embrace His joy in every moment.

  1. God's joy is not dependent on our circumstances. It is not based on our successes or failures, but rather on our relationship with Him. As Psalm 16:11 says, "You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore."

  2. Jesus exemplified this joy during His earthly ministry. Despite facing rejection, persecution, and even death, He remained joyful because He trusted in His Father's plan. In John 15:11, Jesus says, "These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full."

  3. We can find joy in knowing that God loves us unconditionally. Romans 8:38-39 assures us that nothing can separate us from His love. This truth should bring a smile to our faces and a spring to our step.

  4. God's joy is contagious. When we experience His joy, it overflows into our relationships and interactions with others. As Proverbs 17:22 states, "A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."

  5. Finding joy in God requires a shift in our perspective. Instead of focusing on our problems, we need to fix our eyes on Him. In Isaiah 26:3, we are promised, "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you because he trusts in you."

  6. Embracing God's joy means surrendering our worries and anxieties to Him. Philippians 4:6-7 encourages us, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

  7. Joy is not a feeling, but a choice we make. We can choose to cultivate a grateful heart and focus on the blessings God has bestowed upon us. Psalm 100:4 reminds us to "Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!"

  8. God's joy is not limited to specific moments or events in our lives. It is constant and unchanging. As Hebrews 13:8 declares, "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."

  9. Genuine joy comes from living according to God's commands. In John 15:10-11, Jesus tells us, "If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full."

  10. Joy can be found in serving others and putting their needs before our own. In Acts 20:35, the Apostle Paul quotes Jesus, saying, "It is more blessed to give than to receive."

  11. The Holy Spirit is our source of joy. Galatians 5:22-23 describes the fruits of the Spirit, including joy. When we allow the Spirit to work in us, His joy will overflow from within us.

  12. Joy is not found in worldly pursuits or possessions. As Jesus said in Matthew 6:19-21, "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

  13. Embracing God's joy means surrendering control and trusting in His plan. Proverbs 3:5-6 advises us, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."

  14. When we find our joy in God, we experience a deep sense of contentment and peace. As 1 Timothy 6:6 reminds us, "But godliness with contentment is great gain."

  15. May you be filled with God's abundant joy, knowing that He is always with you, guiding and protecting you. May His joy overflow in your life, touching the lives of those around you. May you find true happiness in Him, embracing His joy in every moment. May God bless you and keep you, now and forever. πŸ™βœ¨

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Stephen Mushi (Guest) on August 4, 2017

In the darkness, His light shines brightest

Benjamin Masanja (Guest) on August 1, 2017

God's mercy is greater than any mistake

Joy Wacera (Guest) on July 29, 2017

In faith, all things are possible

Stephen Kikwete (Guest) on July 16, 2017

God grace is sufficient for you

Peter Otieno (Guest) on July 10, 2017

Praise the Lord!

Catherine Naliaka (Guest) on May 18, 2017

In our weakness, God's mercy gives us strength

Henry Mollel (Guest) on May 1, 2017

God bless you!

Ann Wambui (Guest) on April 18, 2017

Praying for you πŸ™

Susan Wangari (Guest) on April 7, 2017

There is hope for a future, for God knows the plans He has for you

Irene Makena (Guest) on April 2, 2017

The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still

Elizabeth Mrema (Guest) on February 5, 2017

God love never fails.

George Ndungu (Guest) on October 23, 2016

Through Christ, we receive God's abundant mercy

Stephen Kikwete (Guest) on June 30, 2016

Stay strong in the Lord.

Lucy Mahiga (Guest) on June 8, 2016

Praise the Lord!

Lydia Mahiga (Guest) on February 27, 2016

Walk by faith, not by sight

Kevin Maina (Guest) on February 3, 2016

Walk by faith, not by sight

Rose Waithera (Guest) on December 5, 2015

Grace and peace be with you.

Grace Wairimu (Guest) on October 22, 2015

Keep believing, even when it's hard to see the way

Frank Sokoine (Guest) on October 21, 2015

Stay strong in the Lord.

Francis Njeru (Guest) on September 15, 2015

His mercy endures forever

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