Galatians 5:22 (KJV)
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
The joy of the Lord cannot be found in material possessions or worldly pleasures. As Christians, we know that true joy is the outworking of the Spirit of God in us. The Psalmist declares that in the Lord’s presence is fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11). Joy is not a fleeting emotion but rather a state of being that comes from fellowship with God through the consumption of the Word and prayer. We find joy in Him.
His joy uplifts us and enables us to see the world from our position in Christ, far above anything that could trouble us. The Apostle Paul reminds us to "Rejoice in the Lord always." (Philippians 4:4). Joy is our way of life. When we live a life of joy, we are able to share that joy with others, spreading hope and encouragement wherever we go. As we fellowship with God's presence and allow His joy to fill us, we become beacons of light in a dark world. In this year of Heaven on Earth, the joy of the Lord will be your strength!
PROPHETIC DECLARATION
I am overflowing with God's inexpressible and glorious joy! No challenge can overcome me because I view every obstacle from the perspective of victory. Depression, defeat, and discouragement cannot take hold of me because I am filled with the joy of the Lord. Hallelujah!
FURTHER STUDY
1 Peter 1:8
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