Fighting for Joy
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The weary world rejoices! Christ has come this Christmas. Rejoice & find joy.
Christmas isn’t about perfection. It never was. It’s about coming face to face with the hope of Jesus and the mighty miracle of His descension to earth. It’s about rejoicing in spite of the weariness and less than ideal circumstances you face. It’s about looking to the only One who can provide healing and comfort and joy this season. His name is Jesus, Messiah. Let us focus on that truth this season and find hope that won’t diminish or fade. Hope that isn’t based on the perfect gifts or decorations or plans, but an expectant waiting, watching, rejoicing in the midst of the weariness… and thereby finding true JOY. Joy…
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Man’s Approval or God’s- Which are you following?
This has been an idol in my life. Yes, an idol. The Lord revealed to me that pleasing others or caring about what they think has been an idol in my life. Something that has gotten in the way of obeying and following God’s leading in my life. Anything that we value can become an idol in our lives. So, let me ask you. What is the idol in your life? The thing that is most important to you? Is it financial security? Is it your family or friends? Do you live to please them and “fit in” with how they want you to perform or act? Is it your…
- Encouragement, Fighting for Joy, Focusing on Truth, Overcome anxiety & worry, Prayer, Pursuing health and wholeness, Spiritual Transformation, spiritual warfare
Focus your Mind on Truth, Decrease Anxiety, & Find God’s Peace
What are you setting your mind on today, friends? Anxious thoughts, busy thoughts, worried thoughts, difficult relationship thoughts, fearful thoughts, harmful thoughts, resentful thoughts, angry thoughts, sad thoughts? The list can go on and on. But what does scripture call us to think on, to set our minds on, to focus on? Let’s look at Philippians 4 to go deeper. Philippians 4:4–8 (ESV): Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the…
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What Satan meant for evil… God meant for good
What Satan meant for evil… God meant for good. A recent weekend was hard. A circumstance occurred at the beginning of the weekend that was very difficult… Through prayer and reaching out to a couple prayer warriors to come alongside, the tide turned. Satan wanted destruction, demise, dissolution, & discouragement. God allowed building up, rebuilding, redirection, & renewed hope. Slowly over the weekend, this good occurred as the Lord worked, and I trusted Him to direct the path. It took humility. It took patience. It took wisdom. And it will continue to take these things in walking out the Lord’s leading… It was the start of refocus and something good…
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John 10:10 The Thief’s Agenda vs. Jesus’ Abundant Life
Be encouraged today! Jesus came to give abundant life. Grab ahold of it, friend. To read my blog post on this subject, click here: https://choosejoyinthemidst.com/satan-attacks-where-hes-succeeded-in-the-past-grab-hold-of-the-abundant-life-jesus-has-to-offer/Make sure to follow me to not miss any content! Facebook, Instagram, and email updates on my blog!
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Satan Attacks Where He’s Succeeded In the Past–Grab Hold of the Abundant Life From Jesus
Make no mistake — Satan will attack you where you have been weak before. Where you have faltered. Where he has caught you in the past. He will try to take you down yet again. How have you responded to these attacks though? Have you grown in your ability to recognize and thwart those specific attacks that have leveled you before? Satan wants you to be exhausted and weary physically, so he can also get to you emotionally and spiritually. It was not a coincidence that I launched my blog 2 weeks ago and went public that Wednesday. On Friday night, 2 days later, my son was hit with a…
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When you’re tired and weary—Hold on to me
When you’re tired and weary, and “barely breathing… hold on to me. Hold on to me.”These are the words that were coming to my mind this morning.The words I am singing to myself…Some of them from the song “Hold On To Me” by Lauren Daigle and some from my mind & from scripture. (This post may contain affiliate links which means I would receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. I earn commission from qualifying purchases as an Amazon Associate. Thank you for supporting me in this.) The actual words from Lauren Daigle’s song “Hold On To Me” and such poignant lines are:…
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Choose Joy In the Midst
By: Choose Joy In the Midst WELCOME TO MY BLOG, FRIEND! You are not here by accident. You are here for a reason… That reason is to find purpose and meaning and *JOY* in the midst of life’s battles and upsets, losses and heartache. It is to pursue *JOY* and *PEACE* in your life in the midst of the good times too. It is to keep fighting… to *CHOOSE* to rise up and not be overtaken by the darkness. It is to eke out joy and purpose and hope bit by bit when life seems dismal, and you are exhausted and weary. I’ve been there over and over again in…
