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Pure Joy

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Consider it nothing but joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you fall into various trials. (James 1:2, AMP)

Today at church the Pastor preached on James 1:1-8.  The sermon was excellent and reminded me that through all circumstances I can consider it pure joy because God will refine my faith.  I can tell you my faith has been tested and tried many times.  I’ve often looked for my break in difficult times, but my break doesn’t come in the form that I’m looking for.  God has great plans for our lives and we need to be paying attention, so we don’t miss a thing.

“Consider it pure joy…”

Start with complete joy.  Never let the fact that you are going through something keep you from being joyful.  You have been given a great gift.  Jesus came to live, die, and be resurrected for you.  Find joy in the life you have been given and live it well!

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Sing to the Lord

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Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.

The Lord has made his salvation known
and revealed his righteousness to the nations.
He has remembered his love
and his faithfulness to the house of Israel;
all the ends of the earth have seen
the salvation of our God.

Trusting Dad

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There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord. (Proverbs 21:30)

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Making Music to the Lord

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The Lord is my light and my salvation–whom shall I fear?

The Lord is the stronghold of my life–of whom shall I be afraid?

When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh,

when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.

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A Joyful Jumpstart

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Rejoice in the Lord always.  I will say it again:  Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4)

This is just one of the verses I enjoy starting my day with.  I determined a little while ago that before I open my eyes to what the day has, I will choose to be joyful over my day.  I will choose to find joy in my experiences.  I will choose to find joy in the tough times.  I will choose to find joy even when what God’s doing doesn’t make sense to me!  I choose to have a joyful day!

Why don’t you try this out and see if it works for you?  Tomorrow morning, before you open your eyes to a brand new day.  Repeat two or three verses of joy to yourself.  Declare that you will have joy in the day that God has provided for you!  Here are a few verses to get you started.

“This is the day the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24)

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