Choose Joy
By Zoe
"The joy of the Lord is my strength" (Nehemiah 8:10).
"For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart" (Hebrews 4:12).
Whatever challenges/circumstances you are facing today, you have the power "to choose" your response & your attitude. Easier said than done, but not impossible! Don't give the enemy what does not belong to him, "control of your life." The power to control your emotions/attitudes is IN you and belongs to YOU. Turn to your Heavenly Father, the Source of strength itself.
The enemy is a thief and a liar. He wants to steal your joy because he knows he cannot steal your salvation. His goal is to make you question God's goodness and faithfulness. "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy" (John 10:10). To choose joy is like crushing the head of the enemy because it - JOY - is the opposite of what the wants and expects from you. He wants you to be filled with bitterness and resentment. There is no better way to defeat the enemy than by being intentional to respond in love instead of anger. Choose JOY!
Holy Spirit, please give us the wisdom and strength to choose joy regardless of our circumstances. May the JOY of the Lord be our strength (Nehemiah 8:10) and may God's Word be our weapon (Hebrews 4:12). In Jesus' name, Amen and thank You Lord!!
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