Joy for the Journey
2014 by Thomas Nelson
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Contents
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord!
Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.
PSALM 95:1
I want so desperately to freeze this moment. To drink in every sound, every sight, every delightful evidence of life. So many things to be thankful for. Ive had thousands of these everyday life minutes, but tonight is different. I remembered to pause. To acknowledge what Ive been blessed with.... I sat and soaked in the moment. And with every tear that spilled out, I felt more and more full.
Maybe this is the true secret to being fulfilled and content. Living in the moment with God, defined by His truth, and with no unrealistic expectations for others or things to fill me up. Not reaching back for what was lost in my yesterdays. And not reaching for what I hope will be in my tomorrow. But living fully with what is right in front of me. And truly seeing the gift of this moment.
LYSA TERKEURST
Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl
JANUARY 1
I will greatly rejoice in the L ORD ,
My soul shall be joyful in my God;
For He has clothed me with the garments of salvation,
He has covered me with the robe of righteousness.
I SAIAH 61:10
I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. I am the good shepherd.
The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.
J OHN 10:1011
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above.
J AMES 1:17
Laugh whenever you can....
Find a cause bigger than yourself.
Pray for the impossible.
Dust off that Schwinn.
Get to know someone with a piercing.
Spread the good news of Gods love with boldness....
Nap, but not while driving.
Stay curious.
Take a college course.
Learn something new.
Live....
The glory of God is man fully alive: striving in the midst of all odds. Never satisfied with the status quo. Seeking excellence in every area of life. Because Jesus can raise the dead and because He Himself was raised from the dead, then no matter what my situation, I can know the power of His resurrection to live my life fully alive.
KEN DAVIS
Fully Alive
JANUARY 2
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
1 P ETER 1:3
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
P HILIPPIANS 4:13
A wise man will hear and increase learning,
And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel.
P ROVERBS 1:5
Dont you love being around children who are wiggling, squirming, jumping up and down, and shouting for you? I do! I believe God does too.
In fact, I believe God wants us to exhibit that same childlike joy as we worship and enjoy Him. Im not talking about feel-good emotionalism that fluctuates with circumstances. Im talking about deep-down joy that bubbles up out of a grateful heart that knows and loves Jesus. That is the kind of heart that is instructed to rejoice in the Lord.
Happiness depends on something. Joy depends on Someone.
SARA TROLLINGER
Women of Faith Devotional Bible
JANUARY 3
Be glad in the L ORD and rejoice, you righteous;
And shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
P SALM 32:11
Rejoice always.
1 T HESSALONIANS 5:16
I will greatly rejoice in the L ORD ,
My soul shall be joyful in my God;