"The Joy of the Lord is Our Strength"

           Have you had your JOY JUICE today?  It may be just the thing to boost your energy level!

            Most of us try to pack so many things into our day that by the time the sun goes down, we are physically exhausted!  Some of us may even admit that we wake up tired!  Though there are those who truly do have health issues that sap their energy and make them weak, many of us simply don’t make wise choices.  We overbook and over-extend  ourselves---misjudging what we can realistically get done in one day’s time.

            We need to realize that our physical condition and our spiritual health are connected.  If we are healthy spiritually…by consistently spending time in prayer and Bible study, it will help us to make wiser decisions regarding our choices.  We need to give ourselves permission to say “no” to things that are going to stretch us too far physically & emotionally--- and keep us from being what we need to be for our family.

       The truth is: we all need a large daily serving of that “booster” I like to call JOY JUICE!  Nehemiah 8:10 tells us that “The JOY of the Lord is our strength.”   We all experience times of weariness.  But God has given us His Word which, when applied in our lives, provides renewal and strength for our hearts and minds.

            So as you look at your schedule of things to do today, make sure that Bible study and prayer are on the top of you list.  Don’t get too busy to sip the JOY JUICE of Jesus throughout your busy day.

            Slow down long enough to experience God’s JOY as He fills you with strength & wisdom.