Tag: Joy

On The Way . . . With the Joy of the LORD

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I’m not sure I’ve ever eaten at Waffle House, but every year as we get closer to Christmas, I think maybe this is the year I’ll stop in for some breakfast. My curiosity was piqued when I began to hear stories of eating at Waffle House as a much loved Christmas tradition- either Christmas Eve or Christmas morning.

Being a breakfast lover, the stories of late night trips to a restaurant that’s always open intrigued me. Especially when I learned about the countless ways you can order another favorite of mine- hash browns.

Several years ago, I used my hash brown learnings to write a short devotional. Today I’m giving it a 2020 update and hoping it will encourage you as we close in on the end of what many people are describing as an unprecedented year. I’ll start with a simple question-

Has 2020 left you feeling like Waffle House hash browns? Continue reading “On The Way . . . With the Joy of the LORD” →

Something Has to Give

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As it turns out, the post I wrote last week, No Matter What, has been harder for me to apply in my own life than I care to admit.

Living in this world as one of God’s chosen ones with the work assignment of Colossians 3:12-17 has been a challenge. Circumstances in the world and in my life are testing my patience, leaving me feeling more angry than kind, more critical than forgiving, and more grumbling than thankful.

I’m convicted this morning that if I’m going to make any progress toward Colossians 3 being real in my life, Something Has to Give–

And the something is me.

I’ve pulled out a PIC that I posted in the Journey in Joy series and updated it just a bit. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 is coming to the top of my prayer card stack.

I’ve also gotten a study off my shelf that I completed during another hard season 5-6 years ago called Fight Back With Joy by Margaret Feinberg. I highly recommend this one!

Both the scripture and the study will help me intentionally give my heart and mind to God as I-

Cultivate an attitude of joy;
Pray continually (as I go through the day);
Give thanks in all circumstances (even the challenging ones).

Then I’ll be aligned with God’s will for me in Christ Jesus.

No Matter What will you join me in this today?

More Than Getting Through

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My connect group is currently studying through the book of Romans, and yesterday’s lesson brought a scripture to mind that I had memorized a few years back when going through Margaret Feinberg’s study, Fight Back with Joy. Let me take a moment to highly recommend this study-img_0114

In it Margaret dives into the Word through study, scripture memorization, and journaling to share how we were meant to fight life’s toughest battles- with JOY! Continue reading “More Than Getting Through” →

At God’s Table- My Cup Runs Over!

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I’m continuing to work through the Psalm 23 study by Jennifer Rothschild. This last week gave me some in-depth time in verse 5-

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.

As I studied the table that God has prepared for me, I realized that this is a table that is not just reserved for my future inheritance in heaven but that it’s a very present, here and now invitation. When I come to God through Christ, I am invited to sit at his table! Continue reading “At God’s Table- My Cup Runs Over!” →