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Respite For the Weary
Matthew 2:10-11
And when they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And they came into the house and saw the Child with Mary His mother; and opening their treasures they presented to Him gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.
John 15:19-11
Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in my love; just as I have kept My Father’s commandments, and abide in His love. These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be made full.
James 1:2-4
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
Acts 3:6, 8
In the name of Jesus Christ...(the paralytic) stood upright and began to walk; and he entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God.
Nehemiah 8:10b
...the joy of the Lord is your strength.
My Child,
I came to give you joy. You must know, there is such a vast difference between happiness and joy. Happiness is surface and temporary; joy runs deep and is eternal. Happiness depends on circumstances, and it cannot withstand any trial; however, the joy that I give you is per- manent and powerful, no matter the circumstance, no matter the trial. Let My joy abound in your heart each day.
Immanuel
You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways, O Lord. Psalm 139:3
Dear Lord,
What a comfort to know that you are constantly with us. You know what we are thinking, the decisions we will and won't make, and when and where we will rest our heads. Nothing escapes you; and within it all is your steadfast love. Amen.