Today I'll share two illustrations of how important joy is as a foundation for our strength. This season we are going to be looking at what joy is and how we can grow in joy, be strengthened in joy, and how central it is to the forming of our character and identity. I believe these images/illustrations will give you some great encouragement and understanding in how God shapes us and forms us.
The reality of joy in our walk with the Lord will help us understand that so much of what God is doing in the world is leading us into a deeper sense of family. We are a part of God's family and that must be a key foundation for all of who we are and are becoming. I'll close this episode by speaking God's heart and encouragement over you. Please stay tuned all the way through as I believe you'll feel the joy and the love of God deep in your heart and spirit.
The two songs will help prepare your heart to hear from the Lord. They both have to do with the holiness of God and when we engage through worship we are always drawn to the holiness of God and just how awesome He is.
Songs: Holy Ground by Jeremy Riddle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2IXvQ9zBRA
Holy by Cory Asbury and Matt Gillman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiQCuNrarBU
