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Friday, December 30, 2022

Saturday, December 17, 2022

Saturday, December 10, 2022

The Margins of God's Love

That baby in the manger, God's only begotten Son, was the fulfillment of His grace and forgiveness and love. Share the Good News! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/the-margins-of-god-s-love-1




Saturday, December 3, 2022

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Lord Jesus, Be My Guest!

 My Lord Jesus knows all about my life. The life on display for guests and the everyday one full of confusion. And He still loves me! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/lord-jesus-be-my-guest




Saturday, October 29, 2022

Types and Factions

 My Lord Jesus sacrificed Himself for all of my failings. He is the Peace that unites us with His Father and binds us together with His love! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/types-and-factions 



Saturday, October 22, 2022

Saturday, October 1, 2022

Energized Contentment

When I remember my Lord Jesus is working right along side of me, I feel His power encouraging me to live boldly!  https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/energized-contentment 




Saturday, September 24, 2022

Where Does It Hurt?

 My Lord Jesus promises that when I am finally with Him, face to face, He will wipe away every tear, and there will be no more death or grieving or crying or pain! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/where-does-it-hurt-1 




Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Wants and Needs

When I put aside my pride and admit I need Him, my Lord Jesus gives me the confidence to approach His throne of grace!   https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/wants-and-needs-1




Saturday, September 10, 2022

Please Help!

I know there is nothing I can do about my sin except collapse into the forgiving arms of my Lord Jesus! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/please-help-1  




Saturday, August 27, 2022

Saturday, August 20, 2022

Ownership

 My Lord Jesus bought and paid for me with His holy, precious blood. I am safe in His arms because He owns me! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/ownership-1 




Saturday, August 13, 2022

Saturday, July 30, 2022

Steadfast in Christ

Because I wear the name of my Lord Jesus, that steadfast anchor of my soul, what I do for Him is never a waste of time! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/steadfast-in-christ  




Saturday, July 23, 2022

Riches from the Lord Jesus

I rejoice in the freedom from sin and death that my Lord Jesus bought with His life. The freedom that truly makes me rich! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/riches-from-the-lord-jesus-1 




Saturday, July 16, 2022

Are You Ready Yet?

Being ready for my Lord Jesus isn't about worrying if I'm doing everything right. It's about faith, knowing He'll have that robe of righteousness ready to cover all of my sins! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/are-you-ready-yet-2 




Saturday, July 2, 2022

Striving or Stressing?

When I set my eyes on My Lord Jesus, trusting in Him alone, He takes away my anxious moments and reminds me of His love and joy! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/striving-or-stressing  




Friday, June 17, 2022

Alert in Prayer

When our prayers are more about serving others instead of being self-serving, our Lord Jesus is more than generous with His ideas and suggestions! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/alert-in-prayer-1




Saturday, June 11, 2022

Friday, June 3, 2022

Rooted and Grounded

When I'm rooted deeply in the saving grace of my Lord Jesus, I am confident and bold in my witness to His love and joy! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/rooted-and-grounded 




Saturday, May 28, 2022

Saturday, May 21, 2022

The Cost of Living for Jesus

My Lord Jesus loved me so much that He paid the full price for my abundant life here on earth and my forever life with Him in heaven! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/the-cost-of-living-for-jesus




Friday, May 13, 2022

You're Doing It Wrong!

 Because my Lord Jesus knew I could never do everything right, He stepped in and used His perfection to cover all of my failings! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/you-re-doing-it-wrong 




Friday, May 6, 2022

Living Generously

 My Lord Jesus generously gives me His love, mercy, and forgiveness. I need to show that same generosity to others! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/living-generously



Friday, April 22, 2022

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Lord Have Mercy!

As we come to Maundy Thursday, we remember the incredible sacrifice of our Lord Jesus. Come to the Upper Room. Come to Gethsemane. Listen. Remember. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiNZcDJeD00&t=12s  




Friday, April 8, 2022

Perfection

When my Lord Jesus looks at me, He sees only His forgiveness, His perfection, the perfection He won for me on the cross!  https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/perfection




Saturday, April 2, 2022

Friday, March 11, 2022

Familiar Joy!

 When I'm traveling life with my Lord Jesus, I'm with the One who has the familiar voice, the familiar love, and the familiar joy! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/familiar-joy




Friday, March 4, 2022

Limits

I need to show others the same patience, love, grace, and forgiveness my Lord Jesus shows to me. https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/limits  








Friday, February 25, 2022

Give the Lord a Call!

When I'm angry or sad, when I'm excited or joyful, wherever I am, I know I can call on my Lord Jesus to share how I feel! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/give-the-lord-a-call




Friday, February 18, 2022

Friday, February 11, 2022

Trees of Guilt

 When I allow my Lord Jesus to toss my guilt and shame to the curb, ready to be hauled away, the flood of forgiveness and joy overwhelms me! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/trees-of-guilt 




Saturday, January 29, 2022

Saturday, January 22, 2022

Guaranteed Results from Jesus!

 My Lord Jesus extends His hand to me, asking me to trust and believe in His power, His love, and His forgiveness and grace! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/guaranteed-results-from-jesus




Saturday, January 15, 2022

Bold in Spirit!

 My Lord Jesus is always there to forgive, to lift the burden from my heart, and to renew my strength to keep on living for Him! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/bold-in-spirit