The Joy Of The Lord

The Joy Of The Lord "This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 Today I want you to think about what your plans are for the rest of the day, and to consider if you have asked God to be part of them. Each day most people wake up with the expectation of doing the things they had planned the day before, it may be catching up on things you have been putting off, or maybe a project you have been wanting to tackle for some time, but have been putting it off. You may have your mind entirely focused on whatever it is you want to get done in the hours ahead. It only takes a moment when you wake, to ask God to be with you in doing whatever you want to do, but it is something that you should do each day. Taking God along with you will help you to stay calm, and not let the slightest interruption or problem cause you to become irritated or upset. God knows ahead of time what may cause you problems, as He is aware of all things, but being in His presence will keep you at peace, regardless of what unforeseen problems you may face. We think that we don't need God, but we do, even in the little things. It is so easy to let the first little thing that goes wrong in our day, rob us of our peace, as this is Satan at work in our life, but when we take God with us, He can help us keep our peace. When you face any trial or struggle, when things go wrong, when obstacles suddenly confront you, and you let them affect you and rob you of your peace, you are playing into Satan's hands. The Bible tells us to be content in all our circumstances, and in whatever struggle we may face. With God by your side, you can still stay calm, and be content with whatever issues you may face. Take just a moment each morning to make God part of all that you do and let His peace and joy be in your heart all throughout your day, and in all that you do. Robert W. Brock My Daily Devotional Volume Seven January 25