Don’t let the enemy steal your joy today…Nor any other day.
Live this life in the victory Jesus died on the cross to give us. Remember, the angel told the shepherds in the fields the night Jesus was born, “”Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For (Because) unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11)
Oh, thank You, Jesus for being my Savior, and for saving me when I get discouraged, when I’m in pain, when my focus is on this world instead of on You where it belongs.
Maybe like me, at times, you’re tempted to let circumstances begin to wear you down and discourage you. I believe that’s why the Holy Spirit gave me these three keys some time ago – He knew I’d need them to overcome this world in Jesus’ Name. The three keys keep me looking up to Jesus Who is the Author and Finisher of my faith. When I praise and thank Jesus, it keeps me from developing a hard heart of unbelief. These keys help to keep me on track and in the right frame of mind regarding the things of earth, and they remind me that all of the wonderful, glorious eternity with the saints, the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit that will be mine, forever, and soon.
Make these three keys a part of your life and walk in victory every day through Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:28 – God’s really working all things together for the good of those who love Him.
Take thoughts captive to the obedience of Christ. (2 Corinthians 10:3-5)
Thank and praise God in all things. All things.
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you (and I want to be in His will) in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Therefore, let us offer through Jesus a continual sacrifice of praise to God, proclaiming our allegiance to his name.
Hebrews 13:15
I’ve found that when I praise God when I’m in pain (Yes, it can be a sacrifice of praise at times), and don’t feel like doing it that praising and thanking God transforms me and strengthens my faith and trust in His love and care for me. Before I know it, I’m believing Romans 8:28 again and taking every thought (even pain-induced ones) captive to my precious Jesus.
The LORD (not earthly circumstances the devil tries to defeat me with) is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.
Psalm 28:7
God bless,
Mark