Have you
had your JOY JUICE today? Whether you’re
having a great day or a challenging one, the JOY JUICE of JESUS is what you
need!
Many of you
have listened to my radio broadcasts for the past four years. Some of you have read my books. You know that “JOY” is always my focus
because I believe God has put me on a mission to share a “double portion” of
His love and JOY with anyone who will listen.
BUT…..I want to be clear about something! Just because God has put me on this quest
does NOT mean that everything is always perfectly happy in my life! Everyone has problems and trials! And let me tell you a little secret—
sometimes I remember to practice what I preach, but other
times……..well, let’s just say: I NEED IMPROVEMENT!
We know
that the Bible tells us that the joy of the Lord is our strength. But we don’t like going through those times
that require that extra strength! Let’s consider this: If we got everything we wanted and never had
problems, we would not grow spiritually. And we would not be nearly as grateful
for God’s timely blessings. Through the
trials and the times of “waiting”, God is preparing us on earth for a JOYful
eternity with Him. That’s where our
focus should be!
Look at 1
Peter 5:10:
"And
after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called
you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen,
and establish you."
Let’s
allow the truth of that scripture to sink deep into our hearts. When you feel the strength of God welling up
in you and bubbling over….that, my friend, is GENUINE JOY!
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