by Dona Hake
Nehemiah 8:10 (Amplified)
“…for the joy of the Lord is your strength and stronghold.”
This is one scripture I have heard many say that is one of their favorite Bible verses. It is important that we are always purposing to stay in His presence because this is where His joy is found. Psalm 16:11 says “In Your presence is fullness of joy.” It is very easy to get caught up in the issues of life, get too busy and just leave Him out of our affairs. Let us never forget that He is called along side to help us. His Word says that He will perfect that which concerns us. He also knows every anxious thought that tries to torment us and rob our joy.
I like to think of being in His presence as having a constant awareness that He is listening to my thoughts and my words, and He sees every action. As I pray I can be fully confident that He is right there listening to me. The more we strive to walk in His ways we will stay conscious that He is always present. After all did He not promise that He would never leave or forsake us? His joy in all of it’s fullness will certainly bring us every bit of strength that we need for each and every day of our lives. Let us give thanks to Him that He has promised to be our faithful friend and He is always present with us!
~~~~~♥~~~~~