Wednesday, April 16, 2008

"JOY"

SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah-8:10 Then he said to them, "Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength"

MEDITATION: Happiness sometimes depends on happenings. If things are going good for us then we are happy; if anything changes, happiness dies. Joy is deeper than that. Joy is inner confidence and well-being and only the Holy Spirit can give that. You can experience joy while suffering the deepest pain. Joy is not a result of outside circumstances; it is the result of conditions on the inside. Christian joy is inner peace that is so fulfilling. You can not find or buy joy, you must surrender to God and His will and joy will come to your heart.

The joy of the Lord is your strength!!!!! JOY, JOY, JOY, down in my heart!

Be blessed! Q.D. Johnson www.devotionalsbyquasonya.blogspot.com

2 comments:

LaTria said...

Good morning.
Thank you for the wonderful message. Happiness and Joy is truly a concept of inner peace that we must find within ourselves in order to be satisified with others. I pray that your ministry continues to bring you joy!!
LaTria

Don said...

You can experience joy while suffering the deepest pain. Joy is not a result of outside circumstances; it is the result of conditions on the inside. I a not @ the point where I completely surrender to God, but listening to the Word and these said words are very heartfelt.