Cherished Jesus,
You are the Joy that no one can take away from me. As I rest in Your Presence, I savor the wonders of this glorious gift. I rejoice that this blessing is mine forever-You are mine for all eternity!
Many things in this world can bring me pleasure for a while, but they are all passing away due to death and decay. In You I have a matchless Treasure Joy in the One who is the same yesterday and today and forever. No one can rob me of this pleasure because You are faithful and unchanging.
I realize that whenever I’m feeling joyless, the problem is not in the source of Joy (You) but in the receiver (me). Sometimes I get so focused on other things difficulties and distractions in my life that I neglect my relationship with You. Help me remember to put You first in my life, relating to You continually as my First Love. And please increase my moment-by-moment receptivity to Your Presence. As I spend time delighting myself in You, I receive Joy in full measure!
In Your joyous Name, Amen.
“So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you.”
John 16:22
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”
Hebrew 13:8
“But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first.”
Revelation 2:4
“Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
Psalm37:4
Excerpt from Jesus Listens by Sarah Young
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