Joy

Today’s word is “JOY”…

Webster’s 1828: A delight of the mind.

Strong’s Dictionary: Gladness, glee, cheerfulness.

Most of us want to be happy, we search out happiness to fill our hearts, but then we have days or moments of sadness, anger, etc. Times that our happiness seems to have faded away. The reason for this is because happiness is based upon the conditions of what is happening around us. Happiness is an emotion. God has not called us to be happy, He has called us to be filled with joy. As you can see above “Joy” is a delight of the mind. It is something that can not be moved by emotions. Situations and circumstances do not change joy. If you get full of joy it will not matter what comes your way, you will not be moved! The joy of the Lord is your strength! Remember the enemy can touch your happiness, but he can never steal your joy. So people of God let’s start living from the inside out where joy lives, instead of from the outside in where happiness lives. If you are ready to be filled with joy start sowing the Word (Mark 4:14 & Luke 8:11) of joy into your hearts. God bless!

Psalm 4:7-8
You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine. In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe.

Psalm 9:2
I will be filled with joy because of you.I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.

Psalm 28:7
The Lord is my strength and shield.I trust him with all my heart.He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.

Psalm 30:11
You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing.You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy,

Psalm 34:5
Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces.

Psalm 51:12
Restore to me the joy of your salvation,and make me willing to obey you.

Psalm 68:3
But let the godly rejoice.Let them be glad in God’s presence.Let them be filled with joy.

Psalm 84:12
O Lord of Heaven’s Armies,what joy for those who trust in you.

Psalm 119:1
Joyful are people of integrity,who follow the instructions of the Lord.
Nehemiah 8:10

…for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Tracy Willey