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Me:\u00a0 What a joyful looking bunch!<\/p>\n

Prodigal:\u00a0 They are believing in God’s promises.<\/p>\n

Me:\u00a0 Amen!<\/p>\n

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This is from the book\u00a0 Believe and Rejoice by James P. Gills, M.D.<\/p>\n

When we praise Him, we are filled with joy.\u00a0 That joy strengthens us in daily life, in our service, and in our work for God.\u00a0 When I do not have God’s joy, the day is very long, and I am less effective.\u00a0 When I have His joy, the day is easy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have to examine myself daily and make sure I am receiving His Word and resting in His love.\u00a0 I trust in God and rest in His control of my life.\u00a0 I let my relationship with Him govern my life.\u00a0 I must rest in His presence, not wrestle with Him for control.\u00a0 Then, when my heart is given over to Him in faith, I am naturally filled with joy.\u00a0 This joy is not something I can produce myself.\u00a0\u00a0It happens only because He is at work in me, and I believe in Him.\u00a0 He is in charge, and our relationship is in order.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Lord who is my shelter!\u00a0 The Lord who is my\u00a0protector!\u00a0 You have given me this wonderful day to rejoice in you for always!<\/p>\n

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These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.<\/p>\n

John 15:11<\/p>\n

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Jennifer Van Allen<\/p>\n

www.theprodigalpig.com<\/p>\n

www.faithincounseling.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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