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JOY COMES FROM KNOWING CHRIST Poem Devotional

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November 21                                                       The Power of God’s Word
Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again-rejoice – Philippians 4:4 (NLT)
JOY COMES FROM KNOWING CHRIST
A poem and essay by ILMA
Do you wake up each morning to thank God for another day of life?
Are you passionate about blessing someone regularly and bring God’s light?
The joy of the Lord emanates from those whose hearts are pure
They radiate God’s love and are not tempted or easily lured.
Light shines on the godly; they are thankful for what they receive
Joy is a fruit of the spirit and what you get when you cheerfully give
Godly people rejoice no matter what circumstances they go through
The knowledge Christ living in them makes them overcome any trouble or rue.
The pursuit of happiness is an undertaking that most of us obsess about. It is very different from having joy. Happiness is defined as a “state of well being” or a pleasurable and satisfying experience. Joy, on the other hand means “to feel a great delight”, to welcome” or “be glad.” Happiness is momentary and external while joy is very internal and a result of having an intimate relationship with Christ. The apostle Paul teaches us how to be joyful even in the most adverse or trying circumstance. His joy comes from knowing Christ and no matter how difficult his situation is, Jesus is with him.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to rejoice more each day.
REFLECTION
What are the manifestations of joy in your life?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotionals, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

SECRET TO OVERFLOWING JOY Poem Devotional

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October 18 The Power of God’s Word
When you obey my commands, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told you these things so you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow. – John 15:11-12 (NLT)
SECRET TO OVERFLOWING JOY
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you enjoying your life?
Are you seeking the light?
Remain in God’s love through Christ
You will have joy and never lose sight.
Abiding in Christ is the secret to overflowing joy
It gives you peace and shows you that life is to be enjoyed
Fill your life with love for God and others
You will be fulfilled when you constantly love your sisters and brothers.
Are you enjoying the life God has given you? Some people find it hard to enjoy life because they focus so much on what they don’t have. The apostle Paul always enjoyed life whether he is in prison or free to preach the Good News. God revealed to me at a point in my life when I was so negative and whiny that the only way to enjoy life is when I abide in him.
The bible tells us the secret to an overflowing joy. It is to obey God’s commandments and remain in his love. He gave us his son so that we will pursue joy.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to enjoy life.
REFLECTION
What takes out your joy in life?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotionals, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

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October 18                                                                          The Power of God’s Word
When you obey my commands, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told you these things so you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow. – John 15:11-12 (NLT)
SECRET TO OVERFLOWING JOY
A poem and essay by ILMA
Are you enjoying your life?
Are you seeking the light?
Remain in God’s love through Christ
You will have joy and never lose sight.
Abiding in Christ is the secret to overflowing joy
It gives you peace and shows you that life is to be enjoyed
Fill your life with love for God and others
You will be fulfilled when you constantly love your sisters and brothers.
Are you enjoying the life God has given you? Some people find it hard to enjoy life because they focus so much on what they don’t have. The apostle Paul always enjoyed life whether he is in prison or free to preach the Good News. God revealed to me at a point in my life when I was so negative and whiny that the only way to enjoy life is when I abide in him.
The bible tells us the secret to an overflowing joy. It is to obey God’s commandments and remain in his love. He gave us his son so that we will pursue joy.
PRAYER
Lord, help me to enjoy life.
REFLECTION
What takes out your joy in life?
For more testimonials about God’s word, please go to YouTube and type ILMA’s Poem Devotionals, or go to www.ilmaarts.com or to receive emails of the poem devotionals, email me at ILMA.ARTS.STUDIO@gmail.com

SOURCE OF JOY Poem Devotional

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Aug 11                                                   The Power of God’s Word
Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight. Yes, what joy for those whose record the Lord has cleared of guilt, whose lives are lived in complete honesty. – Psalm 32:1-2(NLT)
SOURCE OF JOY
A poem and essay by ILMA
Those who listen to the Lord’s convictions
They will overcome the devil’s temptations
Whenever the Spirit shows you sin you’ve done
Confess it, ask pardon and it will be gone.
The source of joy is hearing the Spirit’s prodding
It is opening your heart to God’s discipline and teachings
Be free from guilt when your sin is absolved
Enjoy your life and don’t give the enemy a hold.
I still struggle with enjoying my life whenever I recognize a sin I’ve done. God forgives me faster than I forgive myself. When we are raised with iron fists, we become hard on ourselves. The bible says that there is no condemnation from God. He convicts us and corrects us so we can enjoy our lives.
The source of joy comes from confessing our sins and being forgiven. He cancels the record of sin. There is no point in giving the enemy a chance to make us feel unworthy again. If we live in total honesty and integrity, we can have joy that comes from knowing that we are loved so much.
PRAYER
Lord, free me from guilt and condemnation.
REFLECTION
Why is it important to accept forgiveness.