hardship, His Presence, Jesus Calling, joy, trouble

True Joy

“True Joy is a by-product of living in My Presence. Therefore you can experience it in palaces, in prisons….anywhere” ( Jesus Calling, 292). Palaces or prisons…the alliteration is beautiful, but the meaning is powerful. Have we experienced that supernatural joy that made no sense at all? Joy in the midst of strife or hardship. This is what the rest of the devotional …

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God's faithfulness, joy, sanctification, thanksgiving

Something to Chew on

Be joyful ALWAYS; pray continually; give thanks in ALL circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; do not treat prophecies with contempt. Test everything. HOLD ON TO THE GOOD. Avoid every kind of evil. May God Himself, the God of peace, SANCTIFY you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul, …

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hope, joy, peace, Trust

Got Hope?

It’s simple. It’s a verse I found the other day researching Scriptures on “trust.” I hope you will write this one down if you can. Let it sink in. May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans …

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generosity, joy, trials

God’s Economy

For in the midst of an ordeal of severe tribulation, their abundance of joy and their depth of poverty [together] have overflowed in wealth of lavish generosity on their part (2Cor. 8:2) (AMP). “Joy is not gush; Joy is not jolliness. Joy is simply perfect acquiescence in God’s will, because the soul delights itself in God Himself. “I delight to …

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