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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Guaranteed Forgiveness!

There’s nothing I can do to make up for my sins, so I might as well just collapse into the forgiving arms of my Lord Jesus. And that’s just fine with Him! #RestoringtheJoy #LeavingMyGuiltAtTheCross 




Friday, September 18, 2026

Stage of Life

I look forward to that final curtain call when my Lord Jesus, who is the Resurrection and the Life, hands me my very own Robe of Righteousness! #RestoringtheJoy #LeavingMyGuiltAtTheCross #confidence #purpose #ChristianLife https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/stage-of-life-1



Wednesday, September 16, 2026

I Need You, Lord Jesus!

Lord Jesus, I need Your presence in my life, Your blessings, Your peace, Your forgiveness, Your love. I need You every hour of the day! #RestoringtheJoy #LeavingMyGuiltAtTheCross


 

Friday, September 11, 2026

Compliments or Flattery?

I know what I do in this life won't ever earn me a place in heaven. That's a gift from my Lord Jesus. But I strive to thank Him with my words and actions. https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/compliments-or-flattery



Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Grace and Mercy

When I recognize my helplessness, when I realize I really can’t save myself from my sins with all of my efforts, I turn to my Lord Jesus for His mercy. His grace that I don’t deserve. #RestoringTheJoy #LeavingMyGuiltAtTheCross




Friday, September 4, 2026

Comparing

My Lord Jesus promises to be with me, encourage me, protect me, strengthen me, save me, and love me forever. Nothing compares to that! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/comparing



Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Sincerity

 My sincere faith is all my Lord Jesus is concerned with. That faith that the Spirit continues to grow and mature into the fullness of knowing my Savior is all I need. #RestoringtheJoy #LeavingMyGuiltAtTheCross



Saturday, August 29, 2026

Footsteps

My Lord Jesus promises He will always be with me, giving me confidence and courage to keep going! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/footsteps



Wednesday, August 26, 2026

In His Hands

My eternal life, my salvation, is in the hands of my Lord Jesus. He answered the legal challenge that said the wages of sin is death. He became the responsible party and signed His name in my place. #RestoringtheJoy #LeavingMyGuiltAtTheCross 




Friday, August 21, 2026

Worth Saving?

My Lord Jesus helps me sort through useless memories that steal my joy. And then He tells me to throw them out with the trash! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/worth-saving



Friday, August 14, 2026

Fears and Stays

If my eyes are only on my fears, I miss out on my view to my Lord Jesus. He's the One who promises to be my Stay, my Power to endure! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/fears-and-stays-1



Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Child of God!

No matter how the world rates my importance, I know I am my Lord Jesus’ precious child. And that’s all that matters! #RestoringtheJoy #LeavingMyGuiltAtTheCross


 

Friday, August 7, 2026

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

He Owns Me!

My Lord Jesus is the One who “set His seal of ownership” on me. And then He set me free to love and serve Him alone! #RestoringtheJoy #LeavingMyGuiltAtTheCross




Friday, July 31, 2026

Watching

 Lord Jesus, help me to live my life as a thank you to You, the Good Shepherd who watches over me! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/watching





Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Just Keep Chatting!

 My Lord Jesus promises to keep listening and chatting with me no matter what I want to share with him. #RestoringtheJoy #LeavingMyGuiltAtTheCross



Friday, July 24, 2026

Spare Me!

God didn't spare His own Son, my Lord Jesus, but instead gave Him up for the whole world. Even for those who don't understand their need for a Savior. https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/spare-me



Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Jesus Centers Me!

When I listen to my Lord Jesus, I hear that steady Source that brings me back to the center. He’s the Original Beat that I can trust will make sense out of everything else in my life. #RestoringtheJoy #LeavingMyGuiltAtTheCross 




Tuesday, July 21, 2026

God's Good Gifts

My Lord Jesus gives good gifts to the whole world. The rain falls “on the just and the unjust.” He “makes the dawn and the dusk to sing for joy” with beautiful blessings of sunrises and sunsets for us all. (Matthew 5:45; Psalm 65:8) #RestoringtheJoy #LeavingMyGuiltAtTheCross 






 

Friday, July 17, 2026

He Is Alive!

I belong to my Lord Jesus not because I keep His memory alive, but because I live with Him right by my side! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/he-is-alive



Friday, July 10, 2026

Patience and Hope

Being patient isn't easy when I want justice and peace in this world. My Lord Jesus reminds me to be faithful and trust in His perfect plan. https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/patience-and-hope



Friday, July 3, 2026

Friday, June 26, 2026

Beside Yourself

When I'm beside myself with anxiety, my Lord Jesus reminds me He is right beside me, calming the storms in my life. https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/beside-yourself-1



Saturday, June 20, 2026

Jesus, Lift My Load of Guilt!

My Lord Jesus stood strong in my place, for my judgment, so that I could be spared. So that in His strength I can live my life full of certainty and joy! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/jesus-lift-my-load-of-guilt



Friday, June 12, 2026

The Gift of Giving

God knows how to give until it hurts. He gave His only Son, my Lord Jesus, to die in my place because I mean so much to Him. https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/the-gift-of-giving 



Friday, June 5, 2026

Uncertainties

When I long for certainty, my Lord Jesus takes me to the other side of fear. Because nothing can separate me from His love! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/uncertainties 




Friday, May 29, 2026

Connect or Disconnect?

It's hard to humble myself before God when I think I have power, influence, and all the right answers. Yet when I admit I'm not in control, that's when the power of my Lord Jesus comes flooding in and my connection with Him is complete.  https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/connect-or-disconnect-1



Friday, May 22, 2026

Jesus Makes It Easy!

I know I'm heading into eternity with my Lord Jesus. It was the saving power of His precious blood that bought my salvation. https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/jesus-makes-it-easy




Friday, May 15, 2026

Just Ask Me!

When I've been given so much, my Lord Jesus asks me to be there with His forgiveness and grace for those who are seeking the load of guilt to be lifted from their lives. https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/just-ask-me 



Friday, May 8, 2026

Assumptions

My Lord Jesus knew this world needed saving. He knew His mission was to the lost sheep of this world... all of us! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/assumptions 



Friday, April 24, 2026

Only

My Lord Jesus gives me His full attention as if I am the only one who matters. Because I am! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/_only-1 




Saturday, April 4, 2026

Back to Better

My Lord Jesus is back! All of my sins are paid for. Death no longer threatens me. No matter what earthly catastrophes may come, I know I will live forever! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/back-to-better



Friday, March 27, 2026

God Calling!

My Lord Jesus calls me every day. He calls me to repent, to forgive, and to love others. He calls me to hope, to freedom, to peace! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/god-calling



Friday, March 20, 2026

Commending to Jesus

When I commend my life to my Lord Jesus, I believe and trust He will be there every step of the way, guiding my path and supporting me when I lean on His wisdom. https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/commending-to-jesus-1




Friday, March 13, 2026

Shifting Gears

When I gear up for the purpose my Lord Jesus has prepared for me, I also need to downshift more often and go to Him in prayer. https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/shifting-gears



Friday, February 27, 2026

Friday, February 20, 2026

Blots and Stains

Only my Lord Jesus can blot out my sin from existence, from memory. Only He can hit that delete button, eradicate it, destroy it, and restore my joy! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/blots-and-stains



Friday, February 13, 2026

Hunger and Food

When I "taste and see that the Lord is good" I am truly living! It's my Lord Jesus, the Bread of Life, that lasts forever! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/hunger-and-food 



Friday, February 6, 2026

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Bing Impulsive With God's Love

When I'm guided by the impulse of my Lord Jesus' love, my natural, impulsive reaction will always be filled with love and joy! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/being-impulsive-with-god-s-love-2




Friday, January 23, 2026

Pour It Out! Pour It On!

Each and every day, my Lord Jesus pours His Living Water over me, washing away everything that sours my life, leaving me fresh and clean once more! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/pour-it-out-pour-it-on 




Friday, January 16, 2026

Performance Review

My Lord Jesus is the Good Leader, the Good Shepherd. He didn't leave me to fend for myself. He reminds me every day that He's right here with me!  https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/performance-review



Friday, January 9, 2026

Friday, January 2, 2026

Energized Contentment

When My Lord Jesus is working alongside me, I am no longer complacent. My contentment is energized! https://www.restoringthejoy.net/single-post/energized-contentment-1 #encouragement #power #energy #contentment #LeavingMyGuiltAtTheCross #RestoringTheJoy