Living With Joy Today
Friday February 22, 2019
We live in a beautiful world created by God. Because God desired it, He made humans in His own image. By doing this, God could communicate with us and we could have a relationship with Him. Whether we take time to notice it or not, God is pouring out blessings for us every day. God's plan for us is that we live close to Him, in the joy of His presence with us.
God’s kingdom is not about eating or drinking. It is about doing what is right and having peace and joy. All this comes through the Holy Spirit. (Romans 14:17 NIRV) Too often we don’t recognize the goodness of God to us, especially His love for us that brought Jesus into the world to be our Saviour. We blame God when things do not go right but fail to thank Him when good things happen. We can increase joy in our lives today by receiving God’s forgiveness and walking in gratitude for God’s help and protection in troubled times in our imperfect world.
If you do not serve the Lord your God with joy and enthusiasm for the abundant benefits you have received ... you will be left hungry, thirsty, naked, and lacking in everything. (Deuteronomy 28:47-48 NLT)
Wisdom will lead you to a life of joy and peace. Even though I have troubles and hard times, your commands give me joy. (Proverbs 3:17, Psalm 119:143 ERV)
Even at this point in our recovery, when some of the consequences of our unwise choices of the past are causing us concern, God wants to bless us. As we learn to obey His principles and choose to follow God’s ways, we will experience joy and peace beyond all we could ask for or imagine.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank you that I can live joyfully in Your presence and enjoy the peace of a good life, even in circumstances that are less than perfect. Help me to always seek Your wisdom and do what is right, so I may experience the joy of receiving all the blessings You pour out on me. Amen
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