No matter how long it takes, no matter what circumstances we’re in, as Nehemiah 8:10 says, “The joy of the Lord is my strength.” We grasp tightly to joy because it is a presence we encounter. As the German theologian, Moltmann puts it, “God weeps with us so that one day ...
When I saw the scarf (colors given) and the name of it (The Joy of the Lord is My Strength) and the name of the anointing oil (Everlasting Joy) as well as the scripture given (Isaiah 61:7– Instead of shame you will have a double portion…) I just couldn’t stop looking at it...
“Then he said to them, ‘Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.’”
the joy of the Lord is my strength Ohoh, He is my hope The joy, the joy, the joy of the Lord is my strength Verse 2 Joy to the world the Saviour reigns Let men their songs employ While fields and floods, rocks hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy, ...
The LORD is my strength and my song… Ex 15:2 I believe with all of my heart that God is trying to get our attention, and none of our leaders, (and many believers for that matter), are submitting to His sovereignty. Not one leader has bowed the knee, and acknowledged that this th...
14TheLordis my strengthand my defense[j]; he has become my salvation. 15Shouts of joyand victory resound in the tents of the righteous: “TheLord’s right handhas done mighty things! 16TheLord’s right hand is lifted high; theLord’s right hand has done mighty things!” ...
Stay alert to discover reminders of Me everywhere. And let each discovery bring to mind one or more of My attributes. As attentiveness leads to praise and praise to joy, you’ll find yourself nestled more closely to My side. That’s where I long for you to be!
Perhaps, for thirty-three years, Mary repeated what she had told the archangel: “I am the Lord’s servant. May it be to me as you have said” (1:38). Mary may very well have developed the calm assurance that even when God’s ways are baffling, we can rest assured he is orchest...
Thank you to all of you who have read, pondered, commented, and shared my posts during the past year. Your own responses (shared or unshared) are why I write. I wish you great joy and real peace in 2025. Happy New Year! I’ll see you in January. I’m sure there will be lots...
1 I lift up my eyes to the hills— from where will my help come? 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot be moved; he who keeps you will not slumber. 4 He who keeps Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord is your kee...