365 Days of Spirit-Filled Fruits Challenge-Day 73

Today I will ponder these words from CS Lewis, “God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing.” Without Jesus, we cannot find what we need. We are like a blind man stumbling along in the dark but with Jesus by our side, he can lead us towards all that we need.

Phillipians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

365 Days of Spirit-Filled Fruits Challenge-Day 39

I read somewhere that joy is peace dancing. It is part of our love relationship with Jesus and God. When we abide in Him, Obey God and live for Jesus, we will have that peace and that dancing peace called joy. Joy is not like happiness which is dependent upon circumstances. True joy is only achieved through our loving relationship with Jesus. Oh Holy Spirit, I am not worthy of this joy or peace that only you can give but I am willing to abide, obey and live my life for you. Help me to maintain and cultivate this willingness into my everyday life. With You All Things Are Possible. Amen.

John 15:11 I have told you this so that my joy will be in you. I also want your joy to be complete.