Category: Joy

Where do you get your energy?

So then, any of you who does not forsake (renounce, surrender claim to, give up, say good-bye to) all that he has cannot be My disciple. – Luke 14:33, Amplified Bible (AMP). I was involved in a discussion not long ago where there were differing opinions about what makes someone an “extrovert” or an “introvert.”… Continue reading Where do you get your energy?

God will fully satisfy the weary soul.

For I will [fully] satisfy the weary soul, and I will replenish every languishing and sorrowful person. – Jeremiah 31:25, Amplified Bible (AMP) There are times in life when we have opportunity to become well acquainted with misery. I’m not talking about the “misery” that comes from the superficial troubles of life. Such troubles are merely troubles… Continue reading God will fully satisfy the weary soul.

Keep your eyes on the trapeze bar.

Looking away [from all that will distract] to Jesus, Who is the Leader and the Source of our faith [giving the first incentive for our belief] and is also its Finisher [bringing it to maturity and perfection]… – Hebrews 12:2, Amplified Bible (AMP) A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, I heard… Continue reading Keep your eyes on the trapeze bar.

Here’s a great lesson from the ‘Fifth Book of Ruth.’

And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ…; – Romans 8:17, KJV We often forget just what we inherit when God adopts us into His family. My friend Jack, who just finished an 8-week study of the Book of Ruth for our Sunday School class, illustrated this point beautifully with his… Continue reading Here’s a great lesson from the ‘Fifth Book of Ruth.’

Stop being a wiggle-worm. Sit still every once in awhile.

Then said she, Sit still, my daughter, until you learn how the matter turns out… – Ruth 3:18, Amplified Bible (AMP) A long time ago there was a young widow who traveled far from her homeland in search of a better life. She settled in a land of strangers who normally despised her kind, but… Continue reading Stop being a wiggle-worm. Sit still every once in awhile.

Try to encourage your shepherd every now and then.

Now also we beseech you, brethren, get to know those who labor among you [recognize them for what they are, acknowledge and appreciate and respect them all]—your leaders who are over you in the Lord and those who warn and kindly reprove and exhort you. – 1 Thessalonians 5:12, Amplified Bible Which profession do you think fits the description… Continue reading Try to encourage your shepherd every now and then.

Is it well with your soul?

I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you… Continue reading Is it well with your soul?

When leading others, be sure not to put a square peg into a round hole.

Train up a child in the way he should go [and in keeping with his individual gift or bent], and when he is old he will not depart from it. – Proverbs 22:6, Amplified Bible (AMP) Whether you are a sports fan or not, you have to admire the great coaches that are always behind… Continue reading When leading others, be sure not to put a square peg into a round hole.

God knows how Fred feels.

But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was moved with pity and tenderness [for him]; and he ran and embraced him and kissed him [fervently]. – Luke 15:20, AMP There are few things on the planet sweeter than devoted love. Most people know this, which is why stories… Continue reading God knows how Fred feels.

God will give you the power to overcome at just the right time – if you ask.

For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot perform it. [I have the intention and urge to do what is right, but no power to carry it out.] – Romans 7:18, AMP It is at the moment of temptation that… Continue reading God will give you the power to overcome at just the right time – if you ask.