But Satan doesn't want you to be happy. You will never face them alone. Practice Quieting Your Mind. We all feel anxious sometimes don't we? "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Paul explicitly tells the Philippians not to complain to maintain their joy. Fear is not a position of strength but of weakness. The findings from that report remind us of Jesus words in Luke 12, "a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. " A critical spirit does not reflect Christ-like character and will not only bring us down but those around us. Joy is found in answered prayer. Just ask for what you need, boldly and in faith, without quick to forgive. Don't let anybody steal your joy. " In all of life's circumstances it's valuable for us to ask ourselves, "Am I relying on my happiness, or does my strength come from the joy of the Lord?
This means that each of us has things in our lives, such as our children, spouses, friends, and relatives, that bring us happiness and smiles. He rented a beautiful OFFICE and had it FURNISHED with ANTIQUES. "I believe I receive my car. You can't live a life of faith without being strong in the Lord—and when God wants to make you strong, joy is what He uses to do the job! Don't let him take you off the playing field. Don't be envious of someone especially when you don't know what challenges they've faced. Please scroll down for Bible Verses & Scripture Quotes, after Thoughts below.
This is hard but important to remember. Some people wish they had a rich old aunt or uncle who would leave them a huge inheritance. PROVERBS 15:23, To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is! We were made for community. Are you letting fear and the perceptions of others rule your life? Some of them may seem obvious, some less so. Think about his promises. Anchor your joy in Jesus. Avoid information overload. How can you bring joy to others during the holidays? Do not let Satan distract you by making you waste your time and energy on things that really don't matter in the grand scheme of things! It's only when we give our lives away that we find meaning and purpose in our lives.
Finally, the overly negative people never see the silver lining and seem to go out of their way to bring up the negatives. Ephesians 4:23, NLT …let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. CIRCUMSTANCES ARE ONE OF THE MOST COMMON THIEVES OF OUR JOY. May you feel God's unfailing love enveloped around you.
Wayne acknowledged that he was and asked "Why are you so SURPRISED? " Let something else occupy your thoughts. Bitterness makes us not only hate the actions a person did to us, but it makes us hate the actual person. Making time to pray is key to making room for joy! Scripture teaches us that joy is a fruit of the spirit, a product of God being at work in our lives whatever the situation that we find ourselves in. Every day I struggle to find joy in the life that God has given us. Here are five ways to keep your led by the Spirit.
Joy is personal and has to do with choice, that's why no one can really make another sad without their consent. We begin to look at them through the lens of our hurt, always assuming the worst of them. These are all things that try to steal our joy every day of the year. But this verse has very little to do with killing people. "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. " When guilt and shame take over, we read the bible and only see how it condemns the very actions that we seem to fall back into on a regular basis. How does he do this? The hoarders are driven by a fear of scarcity; a sense that they must hold on to everything in case they need it someday. You can still enjoy your day and choose joy over everything else no matter what. I pray that God's peace will constantly be your shield. How does that disappointment affect your delight and joy in the Lord? A shepherd lives among his sheep and stays nearby.