Choose Joy

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CHOOSE JOY

We all have days where we wonder why we even exist. Things go wrong in life and we don’t always know why. Things can even be going right but we get all in our feelings and make things worse than they really are. It’s hard to think about being prosperous and succeeding when we are having a bad day. However, when we are going through rough times, we can continue to focus on God, read His word and obey Him planting His seeds that will bring joy. And He will bring us joy that will give us hope again.

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 126:5 “Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy!” (NLT)

ACTION STEPS:
1. Write about a tough situation in your life.
2. List what things about the situation bring you down.
3. Know God has a plan for this time in your life.
4. Seek God and get into His word trusting Him to give you hope and joy.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, we know we can’t have real joy without You in our lives. We are so grateful for Your promise of joy. We know despite the hard times we face on this earth we can put our hope and trust in You and You will give us joy. Thank You, Lord. Thank You! In Jesus’ name. Amen.

REMEMBER:
Despite what we may be dealing with, God promises joy to those who trust in Him.

Psalm 30:5 “For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.” (NLT)

God wants to give us comfort and joy when we are worried or anxious.

Psalm 94:19 “When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer.” (NLT)

We are to pray for one another that we remain joyful and stay in God’s will despite what is going on around us.

FOCUS:
Romans 15:13 “I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.” (NLT)

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