You can let this spiritual sense be yours, instead of thoughts of discouragement or despair. There isn't anything that can really take away your knowledge of God or stop you from feeling spiritual joy. The task gets easier when you recognize that you have the power to govern how you think. Sometimes, though, it may seem like hard work to feel a spiritual, consistent joy. Harmony and painless being are spiritual qualities, and expressing joy brings these qualities into view in our lives. As we learn more that God is All, that He is good, and that there is no power besides Him, spiritual joy will be ours more and more, bringing healing and happiness into our lives.Īt the heart of joy is an unshakable awareness that we possess good from God. Spiritual joy from God gives us a sense of the presence of good, showing His infinite power to govern the lives of men and women. Paul, a follower of Jesus Christ, wrote in a letter that joy is a "fruit of the Spirit" (Gal. The joy that is found in God's presence isn't static it transforms and regenerates us. It tells us that real joy comes from God and is ours forever. The Bible says God gives us joy and peace. The Holy Bible says, "The joy of the Lord is your strength" (Neh. But joy, in its fuller, spiritual meaning of expressing God's goodness, involves more. Having joy includes feeling good cheer and a vibrant happiness. Joy, as a spiritual quality, lasts forever. And we're forever in the presence of God. We can't lose joy any more than we can lose God. She and her husband, Michael, make their home in Washington State.Do you feel discouraged? Sometimes when we feel challenged by some problem, we may think that we have to give up being joyful, and get upset.īut the ability to feel and show joy doesn't come from the favorable circumstances of our human lives it comes from God. She continues to inspire and encourage others through her coloring books, blog, Bible journaling, and social media. Karla Dornacher has written and illustrated 15 Christian gift books. Shes happily married to her high school sweetheart, Clay, an associate professor of Christian apologetics at Talbot Seminary. She has published in Todays Christian Woman and Home Life.
Jones is a Bible teacher, a contributing writer for, and a member of Women in Apologetics. They are cofounders and codirectors of Love-Wise, an organization to help people connect love and wisdom and bring practical insights to their personal relationships. Pam Farrel and her husband, Bill, are the authors of 48 books including Men Are Like WafflesWomen Are Like Spaghetti (more than 350,000 copies sold) and Red-Hot Monogamy. In addition, Pam has written 52 Ways to Wow Your Husband and 7 Simple Skills for Every Woman: Success in Keeping It All Together. To find out more about the complete series, explore many creative resources, and connect with the authors and other readers, visit. This unique discovery book includes ideas for group studies, verse-inspired artwork to color, fascinating details about the Bible, and online connections and communities so you can build up your joy and build up others! Refresh your delight in the Lord through:ĭaily Lessons with an introduction and key questions for each chapter to help you dive deeper into the heart of Scripture and incorporate it into your life with joy builder activitiesĬhoosing Joy Devotions and inspirational quotes to stir hope even in difficult times as you learn to trust Gods faithfulness and rest in his strength no matter what circumstance you find yourself inĬreative Connections including bookmarks and coloring pages that provide an outlet to knit your heart to God and explore your faith through artistic expression If difficult days have ever left you discouraged, this interactive 11-week journey will help you engage creatively with Gods Word and establish habits that lead to greater joy and peace.
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