“Joy of the Lord” is really just a state of mind and a state of heart.
The Joy of the Lord is fixing your gaze, which determines your attitude and actions, on the eternal values that you’ll be living by forever, and cut yourself loose from the temporary setbacks.
The Joy of the Lord is your strength! (Nehemiah 8:10b)
The Thanksgiving Special
It took time to learn that dark times are important. I had always enjoyed the ‘flowers’ of life but it took thorns to show me the beauty of God’s comfort. You know, the Bible says that God comforts us when we’re afflicted and from His consolation we learn to comfort others.
Well, my experience says that the thorns make the roses more precious. We treasure God’s providential care more during trouble than at any other time.
Thanksgiving
We are suspended between blessings received and blessings hoped for, so we should always give thanks.
The finest test of character is seen in the amount and the power of gratitude we have.
The Cure for Anxiety
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
