Joy In The Journey - Part 2
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NLT)
16 “Always be joyful.
17 Never stop praying.
18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”
God’s
Philippians 4:4-7 (NLT)
4 “Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!
5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon.
6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”
Psalms 70:4 (NLT)
“But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, “God is great!”
We find God’s joy in prayer because it renews our minds and transforms our perspective; Prayer assists us in catching a glimpse of God’s will for our journey.
Romans 12:1-2 (NIV)
1 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.
2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
We
Lamentations 3:40 (NIV)
17 For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
18 If you serve Christ with this attitude, you will please God, and others will approve of you, too.
19 So then, let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.”
We
1 Peter 5:7 (NIV)
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”
Psalms 34:3-5 (NLT)
3 “Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt his name together.
4 I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.
5 Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy;”