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Joy Full

  • I have spoken these things to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be made full. "This is my commandment, that you love one another, even as I have loved you." John 15:11'12 WEB.

    Peter and the other Apostles were preaching at the temple when they were arrested by the religious leaders in Jerusalem. They tried to put them in prison, but an angel let them out during the night. Early the next morning, the Apostles were again teaching at the temple. So they arrested them a second time, beat them, and told them not to talk about Jesus anymore.

    When they let the Apostles go, they rejoiced that they were counted worthy to suffer for the name of Jesus Christ and continued teaching (Acts 5:41). Later when Paul and Silas were beaten and imprisoned, they prayed and sang hymns to the Lord while the other prisoners listened to them (Acts 16:25).

    There is a joy the Apostles had that surpasses all understanding, and no matter what you face on Earth, it can't be taken from you. However, it does have a requirement. Jesus taught that we could have this joy if we kept His commandments. Then in the next verse, He said, "Love one another as I have loved you" (John 13:34). If we don't have love, we are nothing but noise like a clanging cymbal (1 Corinthians 13:1). People don't care what you know until they know how much you care.

    If we truly love one another in action, we will be filled with His joy. It makes sense that we can't be filled with joy and anger, bitterness, jealousy, and happiness all at the same time. We are commanded to love each other. The only choice we have is whether we will actually do it. We can easily choose to show no love and have no joy.

    It is usually easy to love the Lord. After all, He is perfect, and God is love (1 John 4:16). The times we've had a disagreement always ended up with me having an attitude adjustment and seeing things through His eyes. Never once did He, for He was always right. Other people, though, ouch. He really made us work for that joy when He said to love your neighbor as yourself. That's not easy. Still, to have His joy, you must love that neighbor.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for the life that You have given me. Please give me the grace to love those around me and to keep a positive attitude. Overflow my heart with Your Joy today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Heavenly Father, I thank You for the life that You have given me. Please give me the grace to love those around me and to keep a positive attitude. Overflow my heart with Your Joy today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️
Apr 26
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes Lord Jesus, amen. 

Apr 26
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone 

Apr 26
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Good morning 

Apr 26
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen 

Apr 26
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen

Apr 26
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Candy Laventure
Candy Laventure

Amen!

Apr 26
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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck

Amen,

 

Apr 26
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Amen 

Apr 26
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Lord Jesus name I ask this, Amen. 

Apr 26
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Dana Rozell
Dana Rozell

In Jesus Name Amen!

Apr 26
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

Amen. Dear Lord Amen 

Apr 26
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

This I pray, Amen!

Apr 26
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

Apr 26
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen! Thank you Father for loving me so much that your willing to teach me about you and your perfect LOVE!! I LOVE YOU today more than yesterday but not as much as tomorrow! In Jesus' name I pray amen!

 

Apr 26
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David Krull
David Krull

Amen

Apr 26
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

I'd love to be more joyful Amen

Apr 26
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Liesel  aka  Lisa Wardle
Liesel aka Lisa Wardle

AMEN!!! First we experienced showers of blessings, even from totally unexpected places, and then came troubles, family illness, one thing after another one, and yet I always knew that God would make a way, because He's our loving Heavenly Father!! And it happened, that everytime a dark cloud appeared and seemed to take our breath away, there was always a silvery lining, a ray of hope that reassured us, that filled our hearts with joy!!! (h5) (L)

Apr 26
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

Apr 26
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen! 

Apr 27