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Friday, December 29, 2023

Joyous Envy

When we encourage an ongoing celebration of each other's gifts and accomplishments, envy disappears, joy begins, and the love of my Lord Jesus abounds! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/joyous-envy-1  




Friday, December 22, 2023

Lo and Behold!

My Lord Jesus wants me to stop whatever I'm doing and pay attention so I don't miss out on those tidings of great joy. That message from the angels that He was born to be my Savior! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/lo-and-behold-1  



Friday, December 15, 2023

Guaranteed Promises!

My Lord Jesus gives me the assurance, the promise, the guarantee that I will be welcomed into His presence. All because of His ultimate sacrifice and gift of faith! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/guaranteed-promises-1 



Friday, December 8, 2023

The Anchor We Can Trust!

My Lord Jesus is that secure anchor I can always trust. He brings me close to rest in His arms, renew my spirit, and restore my joy! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/the-anchor-we-can-trust-1




Friday, December 1, 2023

Handprints and Fingerprints

My future is in the hands of my Lord Jesus. He promises to be there when I struggle. He picks up the scattered pieces of my life and restores my joy! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/handprints-and-fingerprints  



Friday, November 24, 2023

The Power of Change

My Lord Jesus is not a shifting shadow. He is never obsolete. He is the Christ, the same yesterday, today and forever! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/the-power-of-change-1  




Friday, November 17, 2023

Giving Thanks Even If

Even if I sin again and again, my Lord Jesus assures me He will forgive me. I am still His child. He still loves me. https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/giving-thanks-even-if-1   




Friday, October 20, 2023

Wearing the Crown of Life

 When Satan does his best to wear me down and wear me out, I know I can always ask my Lord Jesus to give me the strength to continue! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/wearing-the-crown-of-life-1      




Friday, October 13, 2023

Friday, October 6, 2023

Show Your Confidence!

 I have a lively confidence in my Lord Jesus that challenges the darkness of this world with a message of hope and grace and love! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/show-your-confidence-1   




Friday, September 29, 2023

Serendipity and Spiritual ADD

I know that coincidences and chance happenings are really my Lord Jesus working in my life! #RestoringtheJoy #LeavingMyGuiltAtTheCross #trust #faithstrengthening #humility https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/serendipity-and-spiritual-add   




Friday, September 22, 2023

Tell Me Your Story!

I have my own story to share with others, my "I was there" story about what my Lord Jesus has done for me, through me, and in me! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/tell-me-your-story-1  




Friday, September 15, 2023

Pressures of Life

 My Lord Jesus understands the pressures I feel in the storms of life. He is always there with His comforting words and renewing embrace. https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/pressures-of-life-1 




Friday, September 8, 2023

Friday, August 25, 2023

Regrets and Disappointments

My Lord Jesus takes my hand and leads me through my regrets and disappointments to whatever lies ahead! #RestoringtheJoy #LeavingMyGuiltAtTheCross #regret #disappointment #forgiveness #trust https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/regrets-and-disappointments  




Friday, August 18, 2023

Being Valued

I never have to worry about being left out or ignored by my Lord Jesus! #RestoringtheJoy #LeavingMyGuiltAtTheCross  https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/being-valued-1  




Friday, August 11, 2023

Regrets and Promises

When I truly regret the mistakes I've made, my Lord Jesus frees me from my guilt and fills me with peace and joy! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/regrets-and-promises-1   




Friday, August 4, 2023

Words and Actions

When my heart is connected to my Lord Jesus, I can honestly pray, "What I say and what I do.. may it be a joy to You!" https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/words-and-actions-1   




Saturday, July 15, 2023

Credibility and Worth

In those times when I feel incapable or underestimated, I can hear the voice of my Lord Jesus reminding me that as His child I have a life that is more than full! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/credibility-and-worth-1    




Friday, June 23, 2023

Place Holders

When I remember that I am part of the body of Christ, I know I belong to something much greater than anything the world can offer! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/place-holders-1    




Friday, June 16, 2023

Friday, June 9, 2023

Get in the Boat and Row!

When I spend time in prayer, listening to the wisdom and guidance of my Lord Jesus, I can encourage others with His love and joy! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/get-in-the-boat-and-row-1




Friday, June 2, 2023

Avoid or Embrace?

My Lord Jesus goes with me into the tasks that greet me each morning... those I welcome and those I want to avoid! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/avoid-or-embrace-1   




Friday, May 19, 2023

Stage of Life

When I have the opportunity to tell my story about what my lord Jesus has done for me, I need to speak boldly! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/stage-of-life 




Friday, May 12, 2023

Friday, May 5, 2023

Comparing

 My Lord Jesus, there is nothing that compares with the wonders of Your mighty love, comfort, shelter, and strength. Nothing compares to Your promise to save me for all eternity. https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/comparing-1 




Friday, April 28, 2023

Friday, April 21, 2023

Fears and Stays

When my fears overwhelm me, I go to my Lord Jesus. He is the One I can trust, rely on, lean on, and depend on because of His power to endure! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/fears-and-stays 



Friday, April 14, 2023

Saturday, April 8, 2023

Friday, March 31, 2023

Patience and Hope

 Lord Jesus, as I patiently watch once again Your plan of salvation unfolding this week, may I be patiently hopeful watching Your plan for me fully blossom. https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/patience-and-hope-1  




Friday, March 24, 2023

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Give Me the Right Answer!

 I can hear my Lord Jesus calling out to a world that keeps looking for the answer: "I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life!" https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/give-me-the-right-answer-1




Friday, March 10, 2023

Jesus, Lift My Load of Guilt!

My Lord Jesus staggered under the burden of the cross and the load of the world's sin and then stood up to death and Satan. All for me! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/jesus-lift-my-load-of-guilt-1 




Friday, March 3, 2023

The Gift of Giving

God knows how to give until it hurts. He gave His One and Only Son, my Lord Jesus, to die in my place all because I needed it! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/the-gift-of-giving-1






Friday, February 24, 2023

Connect or Disconnect?

When I admit to my Lord Jesus that He's the One in control of my life, His power comes flooding in and my connection to Him is complete! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/connect-or-disconnect 




Friday, February 17, 2023

Jesus Makes It Easy!

I need to stop making life harder than it has to be and let my Lord Jesus show me His path of forgiveness and JOY! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/jesus-makes-it-easy-1 




Friday, February 10, 2023

Just Ask Me!

When my Lord Jesus puts me in a place where I can show His love and mercy to someone, I need to be ready to make a difference and help! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/just-ask-me-1




Friday, January 27, 2023

Only

If I were the only person in the whole world, my Lord Jesus still would have come to save me! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/_only   




Friday, January 6, 2023

What's in a Name?

 I cry out in frustration to my Lord Jesus when I don't understand the ways of this world. And I breathe out His name in humble prayer when I seek His forgiveness and mercy. https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/what-s-in-a-name-1