The Joy of the Lord
by Shevon Johnson
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The Joy of the Lord
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Shevon Johnson
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Mixed Media - Hand-drawn Text And Watercolor
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Description"The joy of the Lord is my strength" – Nehemiah 8:10
I saw this comment on a website and thought it perfectly stated what I believe this verse means:
The joy of the Lord is powerful in any circumstance. Joy is not happiness, it is a deep seated emotion anchored in a surety that no matter what situation you are in, the Rock of Ages is right there beside and within you. Happiness is a transitory emotion, based on your current experiences which may or may not last. Joy is a deep seated source of feeling and knowledge based on the certainty that in the most awful circumstances, Christ is still able to give you hope, make you smile and enjoy the finer points of creation. Joy cannot be replicated, it cannot be taken from you, and it will return time and time again. The source of joy is actually the love of Christ. Christlike strength will enable you to climb mountains, face death or even a demonic horde. When you know Christ, you know joy. -Trish Cotterell
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January 24th, 2018
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