Episode 388: Joy

Today's Prayer Meditation is on Joy

I rejoice in you always, Father. You fill me with all joy and peace in believing, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, I abound in hope.

Joy is one of the fruits of the Spirit. I don't have to try to be happy or filled with joy. I only need to abide in you and keep your word in my heart, and joy comes automatically. 

If I have need of anything, all I have to do is ask you, Father, in the name of Jesus, and I receive whatever I have need of so that my joy may be full.

You lead me on the path of life, Father, so that I can walk with you in it. In your presence there is fullness of joy and at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. That's what it's like to live in your kingdom. It isn't a matter of rules and regulations, but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Although I did not see Jesus while he walked the earth, I love him. And even though I can't see him physically now, I believe in him and I rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory. He has done great things for me. 

Your joy, is my strength. Even when the cares of the world come against my heart, you console me and cheer my soul with your faithful love.

You turned my mourning into dancing; and you exchanged my funeral garb and clothed me with gladness. My heart is glad in you, because I trust in your holy name.

When I found your words, Father, I devourced them. And your words became a joy to me and the delight of my heart, for I am called by your name, I am a Christ-like one. 

I set you always before me, and because you are at my right hand, I cannot be shaken. So, my heart is glad, I am safe and secure in you, and my whole being rejoices.

Splendor and majesty go before you, and strength and joy surround you. You are mighty to save. You rejoice over me with gladness and you quiet my fears by your love. 

I keep your commandments and I abide in your love. Your joy is in me and my joy is full. And my spirit rejoices in my God and my Savior. My lips shout for joy, and I sing praises to you, my soul also, which you have redeemed.

Everlasting joy is on my heat. In you I find gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing had to flee.

I greatly rejoice in you, Father, for you have clothed me with the garments of salvation; you covered me with your robe of righteousness. I rejoice in you through my Lord Jesus Christ, through him I received reconciliation. He brought me back to right standing with you. You have restored to me the joy of your salvation, and you uphold me with a willing spirit.

You bless me with a long and healthy life and I rejoice and am glad in the gift of each day.

I take refuge in you and rejoice. I sing for joy and you spread your protection over me. I clap my hands and shout to you with loud songs of joy.

I rejoice always and pray without ceasing, giving thanks no matter what the circumstances. My heart rejoices in you and no one can steal my joy from me.

There were times in my life when I sowed in tears, but now I reap with shouts of joy, for you have blessed me.

So be it. 

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing. 

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Philippians 4:4; Romans 15:13; Galatians 5:22-23; John 16:24; Psalm 16:11; Romans 14:17; 1 Peter 1:8; Nehemiah 8:10; Psalm 94:19; Psalm 30:11; Psalm 33:21; Jeremiah 15:16; Psalm 16:8-9; 1 Chronicles 16:27; Zephaniah 3:17; John 15:10-11; Luke 1:47; Psalm 71:23; Isaiah 35:10; Isaiah 61:10; Romans 5:11; Psalm 51:12; Psalm 118:24; Psalm 5:11; Psalm 47:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; John 16:22; Psalm 126:5