Filled with Joy (May 8th)

Verse
Jesus was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit...

Luke 10:21 NLT

Thought
All too frequently, we pursue the wrong things hoping that they will make us happy. Real joy, however, comes from the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. When we look at the life of Jesus and at the lives of Jesus' early followers, we see that the presence of the Holy Spirit brought them joy. The Spirit's presence can do the same for us. This joy from the Spirit comes from many things, including but not limited to the following blessings:

  • Insight and understanding into the scriptures and into life.
  • The abiding presence of God within us.
  • The connection that the Holy Spirit gives us with other believers.
  • The assurance of our relationship with the Father as his children.
Joy comes to us because of the Spirit's presence in our lives!Prayer
O Father, thank you for providing me with your source of joy, the Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name, I thank you. Amen.

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