Day 15 "And You Are Beautiful"
Beauty of Joyful Praise
Happy Lord’s Day Beauties!
“This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 NIV
I’m compelled to stay on the topic of JOY another day as we reflect on our beauty.
Do you know the story found in Nehemiah 8? It’s a beautiful depiction of how the people who were the returned exiles in Jerusalem found deep understanding of God’s Word as Ezra preached from the Holy Scriptures. They began weeping and fell to the floor worshipping God.
Here is the entire chapter where we learn their story:
Nehemiah 8 NIV
Does the Word of God move you to tears? Does it provide both correction and elation? Is the Bible the first place you run to when you need help? Is it your most prized possession? Selah.
Can’t you just tell when someone has spent time with the Lord? There’s a joy, peace, and grace to their countenance that’s quite noticable….it’s BEAUTIFUL! Contrast them to another you know who is worried and anxious. It’s like they bring fear into the room and weaken the group without saying a word. Do you know what I’m talking about.
Do you need strengthened today? It begins with Joy. Where do you find it - with Jesus! Is the Lord calling you to Himself, to a special time of building your relationship? Run, don’t walk into His very presence. He wants nothing more than that precious time with you. Will you make time today? Selah.
Joy Of The Lord - Maverick City Music
Love and Blessings,
Kendra
“The Lord 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.”