JOY

Joy. What a powerful word. It is short with only 3 letters but yet in those 3 letters is much power. I really had not set out to write about anything today but a friend of mine keeps mentioning this word to me. In my review, I think it is because she & I are in a position to minister to so many people simply by bringing "Joy" in.

Read these scriptures about "Joy"...

• Acts 13:52And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
• John 16:24Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.
• Romans 15:13May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
• Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
• 1 Thessalonians 5:16Be joyful always;
• James 1:2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds,
• Nehemiah 8:10 ... for the joy of the LORD is your strength."
• Proverbs 17:22A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

These are just but a pinch of all the scriptures that speak of "Joy". Did you notice the truth God is giving us? Joy is must! We must always have Joy! No matter what the trials, Joy will be our strength. He will fill us up with Joy and we can freely give it to others. It can begin with you just choosing to smile. Smile to everyone you see today. You need no reason to have Joy other than the promises noted above from God. Look for ways to walk in Joy and to share/give Joy to others. A simple smile is where you can begin!

Joy to you!