Today is Monday, August 29th, 2022; Karen's Korner #4731
This morning I began my journey of reading Philippians; four chapters.
The 'Blueprint' says:
* Chapter 1 - Joy in Suffering
* Chapter 2 - Joy in Serving
* Chapter 3 - Joy in Believing
* Chapter 4 - Joy in Giving
"Although Paul was writing from prison, joy is a dominant theme in this letter. The secret of his joy is grounded in his relationship with Christ. People today desperately want to be happy , but are tossed and turned by daily successes, failures, and inconveniences. Christians are to be joyful in every circumstance, even when things are going badly, even when we feel like complaining, even when no one else is joyful. Christ still reigns and we still know Him, so we can rejoice at all times."
The one Key Verse is
"Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again, rejoice."
(Philippians 4:4)
Being full of joy is not a feeling nor a decision, it something that is packed into us, as believers. It is one of God's gifts to us!
Thank You, Jesus, for dying on the cross and imparting so many gifts to us! I posses Your gift of Joy. Help me to remember that and possess it!
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