"The prophet Nehemiah said, "The joy of the Lord is (our) strength" (Neh. 8:10) We require that joy for survival. We will never stand victoriously against Satan's daily assaults if our souls are filled with anger and resentment. (Taken from Jim Cymbala's new book Spirit Rising....foreword by Francis Chan)
His point here..."But let's remember how vitally important joy is to our spiritual growth" (Phil. 1:25) "Paul linked our progress and growth in the faith with the joy that increases as we mature in Christ. Faith grows best in the soil of a heart that rejoices in Jesus despite what's going on around it."
So grateful to be reading this right now. Listening to talk shows on the radio, watching TV news, and reading blogs all affect me in one way or the other. Not all is bad, but most is negative and I think about what I have heard throughout the day and then I repeat what I have heard and it's mostly negative!!! Yikes...Lord please forgive me for my bad attitude and critical and complaining spirit. Thank You for the reminder that "The joy of the Lord is my strength". Jesus first, others second and myself last. I love you Lord!
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