Prayer for Joy (Even in Hard Times)
God of joy, circumstances don't always warrant celebration, but joy is deeper than happiness— it's rooted in You, not in outcomes. So today I choose...
This is prayers on joy and gratitude, drawing on Nehemiah 8:10, Philippians 4:4 and Psalm 16:11.
God of joy, circumstances don't always warrant celebration, but joy is deeper than happiness— it's rooted in You, not in outcomes. So today I choose joy. Not because everything is easy, but because You are good. Not because I feel like it, but because joy is a defiant act of trust. Remind me of reasons to be grateful: breath, life, love, hope, You.…
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