Beware Of The Joy Snatcher's..Series Three

John 10:10.. The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.

Joy does not depend on circumstances, because it rests in God’s sovereign control of all things.

As I continue on my study of Joy, I get more and more excited, and my spirit rejoices over the treasures the Lord keeps revealing to me. Joy cannot be contained, the greatest good you can do for another is not just to share about God's Joy, but to encourage, and introduce them to the Joy giver, so they can get to know him, and experience his joy for themselves.

Do you remember the time when you invited the Lord into your heart, and made him the Lord over your life. The Joy that filled you till it overflowed, and you just could not keep it to yourself, you wanted to shout and tell the whole world about the Joy of the Lord. Where is that Joy today ? What thief came into your life and snatched it away from you.

Life can be full of ups and downs, full of all sorts of happenings. One moment you seem to be like a peaceful river going with the flow, when suddenly up ahead you are greeted by a raging unexpected waterfalls. Maybe you feel confused, angry, or discouraged. All you know is that all of a sudden, your Joy is gone.

There are many situations or circumstances that can rob us of our Joy, unexpected events that catches us off guard, and side swipes us without any warning. Something that someone will do, or say to us, that will cause us to become angry, hurt, discouraged, or bitter. It may be the loss of a loved one, It may be the loss of a job, it could be the break-up of a relationship, health issues, or...

♥Fear..

Dreadful uneasiness over danger, the unknown, world events, or the future.

♥Worry..

Uncontrollable anxiety about something that may or may not happen.

♥Stress..

Intense strain over a situation or circumstance you can't change or control .

♥Uncontrolled Emotions..

Anger, bitterness, jealousy, envy, pride, guilt, shame,hurt and pain.

The list is endless, all of these an be Joy stealer's, Joy robbers, these things can distract us from the life that God wants us to enjoy. The devil lurks and waits for the right opportunity to come and snatch our Joy, 1 Peter 5:8 says, the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour. Jesus said in John 10:10 "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. He wants to steal, kill, and destroy the Joy that rightfully belongs to you.

Joy is about the choices we make, the wisdom to make them ,and the courage to make it happen. It will help a great deal if you realize that your joy is rooted in God, in order for it to remain we must guard it, and cling to it. God's Joy is priceless, you can't buy it, or sell it, and the world can't give it to you. Though others may have riches we desire, nothing can compare to the riches of Joy God gives us. In his presence there is fullness of Joy, Joy unspeakable, and full of God's glory. Joy filled peace, and full of Comfort.

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Prayer.. Dear Lord, help me not to allow anyone, or anything, to rob me of your Joy. Help me to guard it, protect it, and maintain it, reveal to me if there is anything in my life that is keeping me from receiving the fullness of your joy. I need your Joy in my life, for your Joy is my strength, restore unto me oh Lord the Joy of your salvation... Amen

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