Weekly Magazine | A Joy That Can’t Be Shaken
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Dear Friends,
Joy is a gift from God, given freely and lovingly, meeting us right where we are. But sometimes joy can be confused with happiness—something that rises and falls with circumstances, moods, or seasons. But Scripture reminds us that real joy runs deeper. It’s not dependent on everything going right. It’s rooted in the One who never changes.
This week, we’re exploring a joy that holds steady—even when life feels uncertain, painful, or unfinished. A joy born from gratitude, sustained by perspective, and anchored in Christ Himself. Whether you’re walking through a season of abundance or one of quiet endurance, we pray these pages remind you that God’s joy is always available to you—strong, steady, and unshaken.
As you read, know that you are not alone on this journey—and we’re so glad you’re walking it with us.
Encouraging you in God’s truth,
The Face of Joy | Mel Lawrenz
Joy isn’t meant to be hidden or hoarded—it’s meant to be lived out loud. This reflection explores how gratitude, worship, perspective in trials, and keeping Christ at the center help us experience a joy that remains, even in suffering.
A Joyful Perspective | Karen Wingate
What if joy isn’t about escaping hardship, but about how we see it? Through Scripture and personal story, this article invites us to shift our focus from the present struggle to God’s eternal purposes—and discover joy that transcends circumstances.
Practicing Joy | Jill Briscoe
Joy grows when we practice it. Through praise, perseverance, and daily awareness of God’s presence, we learn how to nurture joy before hardship comes—and how God sustains us through every season.
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DaySpring Hope and Encouragement Bible
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The Face of Joy
Finding Lasting Joy in Gratitude, Worship, and the Presence of Christ.
By Mel Lawrenz
One way of opening our eyes to just how many blessings God showers us with each week is to take time to “thank Him.” God sometimes powdered out on us blessings we had no idea He was going to bestow. A good conversation with a friend, a time of worship, a good night’s sleep, a day of work after a time of dull prayer. Gratitude gives birth to joy.
Joy has a public face. It is not meant to be hoarded or enjoyed quietly in the corner. It should be regularly released, especially in rejoicing. Sing aloud, shout, etc. Joy should be an everyday, enthusiastic public worship.
Take Pleasure in the Things That Please God
The enjoyment of the things that God enjoys has a joy all its own. “Finally, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things” (Phil. 4:8). When we see the moral qualities of God which He wants to impress on us, we delight in them. The more we see them, and the more we see them as God sees them, the more we should take time each day to think about such things.
