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This is a deeply thoughtful and inspiring reflection on Living with Joy, and you've beautifully woven together personal experience, Scripture, and practical spiritual insight. It offers a powerful challenge to choose joy, not as a denial of reality, but as a deeply rooted act of faith and alignment with God's purpose. A few key themes stand out strongly: 1. Joy as a Command, Not Just a Feeling You've made a compelling case that joy isn't just a mood we stumble into, but a spiritual discipline. Repeated Scriptural commands—“Rejoice in the Lord always,” “Be glad,” “Shout for joy”—show that joy is something God calls us to decide to embrace, even when circumstances are hard. That's not shallow cheerfulness; it's deep resilience rooted in trust. 2. Joy Comes from Knowing God's Big Plan This theme is central. You highlighted how Jesus tells His disciples to take heart in the face of trouble because He has already overcome the world. That same promise is offered to us. True joy isn't rooted in everything going well—but in knowing that, whatever happens, God is in control and His plan includes us. 3. Joy is a Product of Gratitude and Worship You noted that joy flows when we spend time in the Word, when we worship, when we recall God's goodness. That practical invitation—to read, to sing, to reflect on blessings—is so simple, but powerful. When we lift our eyes to the eternal, we stop being ruled by the temporary. 4. Joy Is Strength Nehemiah 8:10 might be one of the most hopeful verses in Scripture: “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” That's the kind of power we all need—especially when life is discouraging or overwhelming. It's not joy after we're strong, it's joy that makes us strong. 5. Joy is a Choice We Make in Faith From Mary to the Israelites rebuilding Jerusalem, to the early church under persecution, the examples you gave show that joy often shows up in hard, even confusing times. Not because of denial—but because of belief. Your reflection also brings a very honest voice to the struggle of living joyfully. It's not always easy, and those who pretend it is may come off as naïve or tone-deaf. But you've acknowledged the struggle and pointed to the source of strength that allows us to rise above it—not by willpower, but by anchoring our hearts in God. Would you like help turning this into a spoken message, devotional, or small group study? When life feels heavy, choosing joy can seem impossible. But what if joy isn't just a feeling—what if it's a command and a source of strength? In this encouraging message, we explore how Scripture calls us to live with joy, not by ignoring pain, but by trusting in God's Big Plan. Discover how worship, gratitude, and time in God's Word can help shift your perspective, renew your hope, and give you the strength to keep going—no matter what you're facing. Whether you're walking through hardship or just feeling spiritually dry, this video will remind you that joy is possible, joy is powerful, and joy is a gift from God. Key Scriptures: Psalm 100 • Philippians 4:4-9 • Nehemiah 8 • John 16:33 • Luke 1:46-50 #LivingWithJoy #ChristianEncouragement #ChooseJoy #BibleTeaching #Faith #Scripture #Jesus #Worship #Nehemiah #Philippians #HopeInHardTimes
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Joy Comes in the Morning
Psalms 30:1-5Sunday Morning Service 04-20-25
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Psalm 30 is a beautiful picture of the joy we have in Christ, a joy that we can trust in, even when it seems far away. Devotionables #759 - Joy Comes in the Morning Psalm 30 The PsalmsDevotionables is a ministry of The Ninth & O Baptist Church in Louisville, KY. naobc.org
Send us a textA stirring message by Pastor Niyi Onasanwo on Joy comes in the morning.Listen to sermons on www.centralparishradio.org and Central Parish Radio's App to be blessed by the word of God.Send us an email on info@centralparishradio.org and centralparishradio@gmail.comDon't Forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive notifications of new uploads that will bless you greatly.Follow us on our Social Media Handles for details and more; we are on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter) @centralparishradio
Honour to sit down with Tom Molnar, co-founder of GAILS's. What Tom's built in GAIL's is truly amazing.You're in for a treatON THE MENU:Skateboarding & Slaying Monsters & Building GAIL's: “Be in Flow” + Don't let Big hot shot executives ruin the flowWhy a FOOD business MUST make FOOD decisions… “STOP adding more business to the business for the sake of business”The GAIL's No Celebration Cakes Rule: “Understand something deeply and make it better” + “Don't change it before you know it”Why GAIL's Competitive Advantage is an INSIDE JOB.. “Don't change the thing that made you great”GAIL's + Seth Godin's “Circle of Us & Circle of Now”: Your Purpose Must Widen as You ScaleThe Different Founder Mode Gears: Accept you'll NEVER switch off, but you can switch gears: “Sleep is an active part of your life”Black Belt Leadership Lesson ONE: Shut The F*ck Up and Listen. Listen first. Act Second.Black Belt Leadership Lesson TWO: Creativity across the WHOLE business + “…let your team play jazz”Why Brand Building is Like Water: a complex system, it never stands still, keep movingSlow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast: you need speed humps to slow you downHow GAIL's Charge £4.30 for a coffee: “The world has voted that it wants good coffee”Why Joy is Different from Happiness. Joy Comes from Doing HARD Things. Hard Things = Fulfilment.The Gail's Algorithm for Picking Success Sites (this is GENIUS): Science is Art, Art is Science: “art is always asking questions”Why It's a SuperPower to Believe The Best Days Are Ahead of UsSausage Roll Rule Food decisions vs business decisions: How do we sell more? vs. How do we make it better?One year business plans are DUMB copy, Invent: What's this going to look like in 5 or 10 years?==============================================
In this episode of Pray the Word on Psalm 30:5, David Platt points us to God's promise of sustaining us through dark nights.Explore more content from Radical.
Chicago legend Jessy Dixon lends a hand to the Omega Baptist Church Radio Choir's thrilling version of “Joy Comes in the Morning
Saturday is review day on The Daily Promise. Every Saturday, we review the promises of the week so we can allow them to go deep into our hearts and lives. Here are the promises we covered this week. Psalm 37:25 - God Will Never Abandon His Children Psalm 84:11 - The Lord is Your Sun and Shield 2 Corinthians 5:17 – Made New in Christ Deuteronomy 1:30-31 - God Goes Before You and Fights for You Psalm 30:5 - Joy Comes in the Morning
Today's Promise: Psalm 30:5 You may be going through a season of sorrow, pain, or uncertainty, and you think the dark night of your soul may never end. In the middle of your difficulty, it's easy to get so focused on the problem that you think things will never change. Weeping lasts for the night but not forever. It is just for a season, not a lifetime. We all face problems, but they don't last. The only thing that lasts forever is God's love. As a child of God, you have God's favor, which lasts a lifetime. His love brings a new day and joy in the morning.
Cody is back in the podcast seat and ready to ask Brian some tough questions. Tune in to this podcast to hear about joy and all its dimensions.
Pastor Brian Wilmarth brings us a message on how Joy comes from Jesus' Love and Resurrection from Philippians 4:4-13.
Jeremy White, Lead Pastor December 12 & 15, 2024 Valley Church
Join me for a talk about C.P.R. - Conundrums, Ponderings, and Reflections. Today is only happening today. So, while today is still today... I'm gonna share a bit of takeaways from mine. And, yes, that is a towel on my head. #iswhatitis #iykyk To everyone who knows - Yes, yes it is another acronym. Why not? To those who don't know - Yes, yes I do like words... A LOT! Coming up with new Acronyms is a fun, entertaining challenge for me and I do, indeed, enjoy them! A lot of the time, for me, it's the little things in life, y'all. Enjoy all of it! Big, medium, small... and all the in-between. And for those that need it, remember - Joy Comes in the morning. (see Psalm 30) I am launching a new business initiative to help fund our nonprofit organization, Kingdom Industries United, where we help leaders in the Kingdom of God through the many Unity Projects of connection, collaboration and community. For the business launch, I have written a book to connect you to the heart of what I do as I serve leaders. Intentionally Teachable Leaders, LLC. is a way for me to meet you where you are at and discover together the ways that we can help move you forward and upward in all you do. It's an acceleration, elevation, and alignment initiative rooted in the Word of God. Together, we can. Together, we are. Let's go! Sign up to receive the free eBook for leaders who serve others and are experiencing overwhelm, burnout, and/or procrastination. On top of these strategies and solutions, the topic of time management is also covered. Here's the link: https://intentionallyteachable.com/connect --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aprildmetzler/support
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We see the word joy all over the place at Christmastime...
We see the word joy all over the place at Christmastime...
A new MP3 sermon from Servants For Christ is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: True Joy Comes from God Subtitle: Wisdom for Life's Journey Speaker: Pastor Darrell Bailey Broadcaster: Servants For Christ Event: Devotional Date: 12/6/2024 Bible: Ecclesiastes 6:1-6 Length: 22 min.
Joy: Comes from within and is less dependant on external factors. It is often rooted in a sense of meaning, purpose, or spiritual connection.
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ANTIPHONI believe, help my unbelief.SCRIPTUREPsalm 33Acts 8:7REFLECTIONSister CharleneMUSICBe Thou My Vision (Instrumental)NOTES
Links from today’s broadcast: Contact Clay Parker @: Appeal-To-Heaven@gmx.com Banned video -How to Steer Hurricanes, Flood Homes, and Steal Lithium : https://banned.video/watch?id=66fc521b059fbae952a3721c What the NEWS Media is NOT Showing You. https://youtu.be/5cqRLVsICdg?si=u9y8F-rA5_eP0bVk When Floods hit Erwin, TN, a Local Business Owner Helped out by Organizing Volunteers and Supplies. https://youtu.be/2ezu08Vrvgw?si=dRxVWp4_ZOnfp30x Farm that had been in family for […]
In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund
❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 30: www.ESV.org/Psalm30 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/
Pastor Patrick continues the series, "Healing".Support the show
Did you know that smiling creates more joy? Want more happiness in every day duties? Dan, in these 2 minutes of encouragement, shares how your happiness and joy are directly related to that smile of yours! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-c-clark/support
We will look at seven psalms today, Psalms 26-32. There are many amazing attributes of our God described in these Psalms. We will focus on two, His anger and His favor. Have you experienced both? Are you weeping through nights of your life, waiting for joy to come in the morning of life?
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In this episode of Living Brightly, titled "Where My Joy Comes From," we're diving into the beautiful truths found in John 15. Jesus tells us that He is the vine, and we are the branches, reminding us how vital it is to stay connected to Him. This isn't just about feeling good—it's about experiencing true, lasting joy that only comes from being deeply rooted in Him. When we abide in Jesus, our joy isn't just partial; it's complete. I can't wait to share how this truth has impacted my life and how it can transform yours too. Join me as we explore what it really means to find our joy in Him. Free Help Now: Get the free Live Brightly Starter Kit (the most fun journaling exercise inside to help you create life-giving habits!): https://www.paigeschmidt.com/bright-life/ Website: paigeschmidt.com Work with Paige: Group Coaching: paigeschmidt.com/livebrightly 1:1 Coaching: https://www.paigeschmidt.com/private-coaching-with-paige/ Connect with Paige: Subscribe to the podcast! Email her directly: paige@paigeschmidt.com Instagram: @paigeschmidt
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In the Lord I Take Refuge: Daily Devotions Through the Psalms with Dane Ortlund
❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 30: www.ESV.org/Psalm30 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/