...what in October?
For some reason I get a little irritated when so-called Christmas songs show up outside the setting of Christmas. The mad dash of retail to get to "Holiday" sales announced before their competition probably has made me respond so badly to the idea of Christmas songs in October. Please don't try to help me with this just yet. AND don't try to explain to me that "Joy to the World" is not a Christmas song ( not needed). I have to find Joy not just in a season, not just in an event, not just in a gift or a fleeting moment of bliss.
I'm just like everyone else longing for His coming...
I'm just like all of His kids who love to win the lost...
I'm just like the entire world that is trapped in a daily dying body...
I desire Lasting Joy...
I desire Lasting Joy...
I hate to be so down at times. I would love to rise up and shout for joy with a shout that would cause my troubles to flee at the presence of His immediate deliverance.
Psalm 5:11
Psalm 5:11
But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice:
let them ever shout for joy,
because thou defendest them:
let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
Here is a quick thought to think of...it is anchored in the truth that is duplicated over and over in scripture but stated in so many different ways...There has to be a plan or effort put forth to open the avenue for JOY. It doesn't happen without a choice and it doesn't happen without a resolve to make the choice.
Here are some simple steps to Joy...
1. Study His Word to Know Him (not to correct others)...learn about His Character.
2. Trust Him...as you learn of Him (Can't trust a stranger).
3. Love Him...openly... sharing that love with others(as you learn).
4. Let Him...defend you...with grateful acknowledgement (thanksgiving is not just a holiday).
5. Wait on Him...cooperate...quit trying to do His job (He offers everything...just receive).
Psalm 5:12
Here are some simple steps to Joy...
1. Study His Word to Know Him (not to correct others)...learn about His Character.
2. Trust Him...as you learn of Him (Can't trust a stranger).
3. Love Him...openly... sharing that love with others(as you learn).
4. Let Him...defend you...with grateful acknowledgement (thanksgiving is not just a holiday).
5. Wait on Him...cooperate...quit trying to do His job (He offers everything...just receive).
Psalm 5:12
For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.
(Devotional clarification to encourage you)
For Thou, Jehovah(Jesus),
will kneel near and praise those vindicated and justified by You,
You will surround them with acceptance,delight and goodwill
that will provide a protection like shield of thorns.
Think about the clarification...shield of thorns?
Can't you see His focused desire to love you, and to love you openly?
Reciprocate!
Joy to you!
HLFA,
Jeff