#alongcamejoy

I see Joy as a lift in my spirit and mood that goes beyond the gloom, hopelessness and dustiness the world has to offer. Time in the presence of our Lord Jesus brings together the spiritual elements of what Joy is made of. For instance, if I am worshipping God, I have Joy.  If I am stretched out on the floor and have been listening to The Word of God on audio and I'm praying and His presence is heavy upon me, I have joy. That is a lifestyle that is the foundation for Joy.  If time in God's presence never occurs...

The flowers bloomingThe sound of the ocean’s wavesThe twinkling of the starsThe soft touch of a kittenThe tender kiss from a puppyThe taste of ice cream on a hot dayThe warmth of a fireThe glistening of the sun through raindropsThe sound of children laughingThe embrace from a hugAll brings me joyGetting soberGoing through illnessHelping othersHealing from injuryGrieving a deathRecovering from relapseBeing bulliedGetting hurtThrough all, I choose joyI choose joyBecause Christ came for meHe lived for meHe died for meHe rose again, for meI live because of himI feel because of himI heal because of himI choose joy, because of him!"I...

I CHOOSE JOY TO HAVE PEACE. Events take place in our lives which force us to seek rest. We find comfort by placing our faith in God and allowing Him to be exactly who He says He is. He gives us a peace we cannot fathom. His peace displaces the powers of darkness. His peace moves our emotions out of the way and gives us the audacity to make decisions we would never make without Him.  When we choose His peace over our distress, things change.   I remember being in an unhealthy, yet familiar space. All hope was lost. The...

Hello everyone, When I think of Joy what is the first thing that comes to my mind?  The ability to live and breathe through life even when it’s difficult. Joy isn’t a feeling, it’s a decision.    I understand we have had to navigate through this unprecedented time in 2020, but I want to consider that life is unpredictable and we encounter unprecedented moments daily and when these moments arrive how do you live and breathe? Is it with anxiety, stress, difficulty? Or do you choose joy?   I have had to reconsider my thinking about my choices and learn...

The bible records in Nehemiah 8:10 that the Joy of the Lord is your strength.How can I get the joy of the Lord? I can’t even go to His tabernacle! How can I be joyful when I am stuck in my house? My money is tight, jobs are closing, kids acting crazy, family passing...HOW or WHERE, can I get this Joy? I’ve tried church online to find joy. I’ve walked around the neighborhood praying and listening to music while searching for joy. There’s been a struggle to reach that point where I can push myself to fight the good fight.Lord,...