Day Six: Joy
THE JOY OF THE LORD IS MY STRENGTH
What’s incredible about the Bible is that it’s filled with stories of people’s pain, suffering, and struggles, yet God’s Word constantly reminds us to hold fast to joy—no matter the situation.
Romans 15:13 – May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Romans 12:12 – Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.
Philippians 4:4 – Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice.
James 1:2 – Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,
Galatians 5:22 – But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
John 16:24 – Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.
DAY SIX DEVOTIONAL
Scripture: James 1:2-4
“Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
Joy In Faith
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a challenging situation and wondered, Why is this happening to me? We don’t always get to choose the situations we’re faced with but we can choose to have joy. It’s important to remember that this joy is rooted in God and is not found only in the absence of difficulties. This joy we choose to have reminds us that our trust in God is greater than any situation, any difficult encounter, or trial we may walk through.
Hear From God
Pull out a journal or your notes app, and take a few minutes to reflect on these verses.
Highlight –– Write down part of the Scripture that stood out to you
Explain –– Answer the question, “What is the Bible teaching?” Ask the Holy Spirit for insight, and use the resources below to help.
Apply –– How can you apply this in real life?
Respond –– Use what you’ve learned to pray, write out a next step, or consider who you can share this with.
PRAY
Trust in God, Despite/Through Our Circumstances
”May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13Salvations Of Others — Think & Pray Over Someone Specifically
”I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.” Luke 15:7That Our Joy Would Impact Those In Our Church & Around Us
”Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.” Philemon 1:7
