NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

Resolution for 2020:
SEE my Lord Jesus more clearly, LOVE Him more dearly, FOLLOW Him more nearly, Day by Day.

When God Broke His Silence

God was silent for almost four hundred years. And then that Baby cried! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/12/28/When-God-Broke-His-Silence

Questions at Christmas

What would you ask the Baby Jesus if you were at the stable that first Christmas night? https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/12/24/The-Shepherd-Boys-Questions

Who's in Your Stable?

The Lord Jesus is the true King, no matter what the season. Put Him at the center of your life! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/12/21/Whos-in-Your-Stable

You're Doing It Wrong!

The Lord Jesus is the only One who matters when we're looking to please! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/12/14/Youre-Doing-It-Wrong

Glad Hearts!

God's gift of GRACE and FORGIVENESS brightens the worst of days! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/12/07/Occupied-With-a-Glad-Heart

Christmas JOY!

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A Sucker for Christ!

I'm "irresistibly attracted" to my Lord Jesus! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/11/30/A-Sucker-for-Christ

The Image of God

Jesus has "God DNA" because He's God's very Son! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/11/23/The-Image-of-God

The Thrill of Seeking God!

Thank goodness my Lord Jesus came seeking me when I was lost! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/11/16/The-Thrill-of-Seeking-God

Familiar Joy!

Traveling life with my Lord Jesus brings me comfort and also adventure! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/11/08/Familiar-Joy

Love in My Bones!

The Lord Jesus brings healing deep in the marrow of my soul! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/11/02/The-Love-of-Jesus-in-My-Bones

Use the Blessings You Are Given!

What are you doing with the "life cards" you've been dealt? Ask for God's wisdom in using His blessings! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/10/26/Use-the-Blessings-You-Are-Given

Guaranteed Results from Jesus!

The Lord Jesus pleads with us to trust in His power, love and grace! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/10/18/Guaranteed-Results-from-Jesus

Bold in Spirit!

My Lord Jesus is my power and strength! He wants me to live my faith! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/10/12/Bold-in-Spirit

The Wonder of It All!

The Lord Jesus sends me into this world to be part of the wonders He has planned! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/10/05/The-Wonder-of-It-All

Common Problem - Uncommon Solution!

Sin, the one thing we ALL have in common, brings us together at the foot of the cross. https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/09/27/Common-Problem---Uncommon-Solution

Luck or Blessings?

Trust in the Lord Jesus, the One who holds your future in the palm of His hand. Every day we should reconnect to our old Jesus, the source of LIFE, not luck! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/09/21/Luck-or-Blessings

Full Attention Please!

The Lord Jesus holds us close with His WHOLE being and His FULL attention! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/09/13/Being-Fully-Present

Living Life NOW!

I am in the NOW of my life because my Lord Jesus lifts all my burdens with His gentle hand of love. https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/09/07/Later-is-NOW

Problems? Try Pardon and Peace!

My Lord Jesus gives me pardon and peace, hope and joy! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/08/30/Problems-Try-Pardon-and-Peace

Practicing Praise

What words do you use to praise Our Lord Jesus? https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/08/24/Practicing-Praise   

Imitations

When I'm imitating my Lord Jesus, I draw others to Him! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/08/17/Imitations

Serious Skirts

When I'm tired of avoiding the reality of my sin, my Lord Jesus is right there with His forgiveness and love! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/08/09/Serious-Skirts

Titles and Servants

Child of God! Best title ever! Thank you LORD JESUS! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/08/03/Titles-and-Servants

Above It All

My Lord Jesus is NOT detached and uncaring. He CHOSE to become involved in this world and in ME! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/07/27/Above-It-All 

Life's Treasury

What is the world to me? My Lord Jesus is my Treasure! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/07/20/Treasury-of-Life

Valuing the Least

Our LORD JESUS reminds us what's REALLY important in life. That's when the LEAST becomes the MOST! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/07/13/Valuing-the-Least

CLOSE TO GOD

CLOSE enough isn't GOOD enough for my Lord Jesus! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2015/10/11/Unfinished-thoughts-on-Close-Enough

The Suitcases of Life

Look to the LORD JESUS when the wheels of your life are falling off! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2015/10/03/Unfinished-thoughts-on-Suitcases

STAY CONNECTED!

The Lord Jesus not only brings me close to Him, He connects me to Him forever!

SEEDS OF FAITH

The Lord Jesus lovingly helps my seed of faith to grow so I can spread hope and joy to those who need His love! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2015/09/26/Unfinished-thoughts-on-Seeds

JUST SAY HELLO!

MY LORD JESUS WILL GREET ME WITH OPEN ARMS AND SHOW ME TO THE ROOM HE'S PREPARED JUST FOR ME! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2017/04/07/The-Power-of-Greetings

JESUS GUIDES YOUR PATH!

WHEN JESUS PUTS PEOPLE INTO OUR LIVES, IT'S NO ACCIDENT, IT'S NOT A COINCIDENCE!

THE ROYAL CURE

WHEN BURDENED BY A GUILTY CONSCIENCE, I TURN TO MY LORD JESUS FOR THE CURE, THE MERCY, THE GRACE THAT I DON'T REALLY DESERVE. https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2015/09/19/Unfinished-thoughts-on-Cure

TAKE COURAGE!

BECAUSE OF MY LORD JESUS AND HIS SAVING GRACE, I CAN STAND TALL READY TO FACE WHATEVER THE WORLD OFFERS! 

RESTORATION IS A PROCESS!

MY LORD'S RESTORATION PROJECT ON MY SOUL CONTINUES UNTIL I DRAW MY LAST BREATH! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2015/09/12/Unfinished-thoughts-on-Restoring

WELCOME HOME!

WHEN MY TIME COMES, MY LORD JESUS WILL HELP ME CROSS THAT THRESHOLD THAT TAKES ME OUT OF TIME AND INTO AN ETERNITY OF JOY!

TAKING SHORTCUTS

GRACE IS THE PERFECT SHORTCUT TO LIFE FOREVER WITH MY LORD JESUS!
https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2015/09/05/Unfinished-thoughts-on-Shortcuts

STAY CONNECTED!

JESUS PROMISED I WOULD HAVE AN ABUNDANT LIFE WHEN I'M CONNECTED TO HIM, LIKE A BRANCH TO THE VINE! 

HOLDING IT ALL TOGETHER!

THE LORD JESUS IS THE TIE THAT BINDS US TOGETHER WHEN EVERYTHING SEEMS TO BE FALLING APART! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2019/05/10/Holding-Together

Leaning Securely

LEAN ON THE SECURE ARMS OF THE LORD JESUS! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2015/08/29/Unfinished-thoughts-on-Leaning

ENERGY FLOWING FROM JESUS!

IF I TRULY ACKNOWLEDGE AND REJOICE IN THE PRESENCE OF MY LORD JESUS IN MY LIFE, THEN HIS ENERGY FLOWS THROUGH ME INTO THE WORLD!

DON'T LET YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES OVERWHELM YOU!

DON'T TRY TO DO THE JOB THAT JESUS WILLINGLY DOES FOR US... PAYING THE PRICE FOR OUR SALVATION! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2015/08/22/Unfinished-thoughts-on-Responsibility 

BLESSED EASTER!

JESUS IS THE CONQUEROR OVER DEATH WHO TURNS OUR SORROWS INTO JOY!

CONFIDENCE IN JESUS!

WHEN I BUILD MY LIFE AROUND MY LORD JESUS, I CAN FACE ANY CHALLENGES, EVEN THE LIFE-ALTERING ONES!

Holy Bug Bites!

WHEN I'M IN A SWARM OF THOUGHTS FROM MY LORD JESUS, I DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT THE SOUL-DESTROYING VIRUSES FROM SATAN! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2017/02/24/Unfinished-thoughts-on-Bugs

GIVE IT TO THE MASTER!

JESUS TAKES APART THE MESS I SOMETIMES MAKE OF MY LIFE AND PUTS IT BACK TOGETHER WITH HIS FORGIVENESS, LOVE AND JOY! 

YOU BELONG TO JESUS!

THE LORD JESUS KNEW YOU BEFORE YOU WERE BORN AND EVEN BEFORE THE WORLD WAS CREATED!

Faith Without Wax

ONLY MY LORD JESUS CAN MAKE MY CONSCIENCE AND HEART PURE WITH HIS HEALING FORGIVENESS! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/2015/08/15/Unfinished-thoughts-on-Wax