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"I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better." Ephesians 1:17 (NIV)

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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

JOY AND A WILLING SPIRIT


Can we say with all honesty say that the joy we experienced
at the time of our salvation is as fresh and strong now as it
was then? In this battle we wage against our human natures
we tend to become a bit spiritually tired and weary. The good
news its, we can ask God to give that first, energizing joy
back. If we really want to keep it, we can go to the Lord each
day, remembering what He did to save us, giving Him praise
for what He has done.


Heavenly Father, we ask you to forgive us for letting the
things of this world rob us of the powerful joy you gave us
when we became your children. Please give us the will to
accept this joy back from you and to keep it through daily
thanksgiving for bringing us out of sin and death into Your
glorious kingdom. In Jesus' Name.


Read Psalm 51:12


"Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a
willing spirit, to sustain me." (NIV)


"Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me
with thy free spirit." (KJV)


     
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2 comments:

Nana's Fun Stuff said...

Hi Lloyd. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm glad that you enjoy reading it :) I have stopped by your blog and am following you also as you have such an inspirational blog and love the messages you leave. Have a great day! ~ Laura

Solid Rock or Sinking Sand said...

Our Lord is so full of love and mercy that whenever we ask Him to restore the joy of our salvation He does it fourfold. God's blessing too you. Lloyd

PS: I think Laura must have sent you a comment that she made on my blog. Oh well.....

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