Spirit Saturday Joy My Happy Place
Saturday January 14, 2017
Where’s your “happy place”? When one types “happy place” into an image search on Google the pictures that come up are, young hands holding older wrinkled hands; a wedding celebration; friends jumping for joy in the outdoors; a young child looking peacefully on a baby; someone resting in a hammock; a rainbow in the sky; a beautiful beach with waves of blue sea; a lovely cup of coffee.
What if we didn’t have to “go to a place” or “experience a happening” to find joy but could live in and be in a place of joy wherever we go? Today’s good news is that God tells us how.
The following are some of the ways the Bible says we have joy wherever we are.
Psalm 32:1 Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight!
Psalm 32:2 Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty!
Psalm 34:5 Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces.
Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him! Psalm 41:1 Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor! The Lord rescues them when they are in trouble.
Psalm 63:7 Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings.
Psalm 70:4 But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, “God is great!”
It is God’s desire that we live joyfully today. Let’s follow His instructions and be filled with joy.
Prayer – Heavenly Father, Please help me to ever live in Joy for You have made known to me the path that leads to life, and in Your very presence is fullness of joy and pleasures forevermore. AMEN
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