internal rejoicing

Friday, October 28, 2022 (5:10 a.m.)

Good morning Lord,

Waking. Singing. Thinking. Praying. Admiring. Wanting to know more about rejoicing. Yes please. Lead me into Your Word this morning.

Nehemiah 8:10.

GNT

Psalm 5:11; 16:11; 28:7; 73:26; 118:24

Proverbs 17:22

Luke 2:10

John 15:11; 16:21-22

Acts 13:52

1Thessalonians 5:16-18

1 Peter 1:8

(6:11 a.m.)

How truly I thank and praise You Blessed God. Every single time I recognize a smile on my face I associate it with joy. Acknowledging that I am rejoicing internally. Wholeheartedly. Without effort.

Thank You Lord. You make us aware of the joy we have in You. That which is truly our strength!

Live in me this day. By, with, through and for me. There are so many options for today. I want to use my energies well. Serving You. Joyfully.

Romans 15:13

(6:49 a.m.)

Father, thank You for the privilege of spending this time with You. Thank You that Your Word is rife with examples of the joy You provide.

Thank you that in my search this morning I found another’s [Jessica Udall] sharing of the importance of setting our hopes “on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy (1 Timothy 6:17). Taking time each day to notice, acknowledge, and praise God for what we are grateful for will go a long way to helping us experience the strengthening joy of the Lord welling up within us.”

Seems like internal rejoicing to me, Dear Lord! Use me this day. To Your good and Your glory. I love You. I need, trust and want You. Thank You. Praise You. Amen.

(288 words ~ 7:06 a.m.)