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joy2give2u -> Dailyjoy (1/25/2008 1:05:04 PM)
The Joy of the Lord is my strength. How very true are these words...... Joy is needed each day for me to have the strength to die to myself so that Christ can be reflected in me. I decided to start this thread as a place to share dailyjoy's in our lives which give us strength on the journey God has called each of us to walk. What JOY have you experienced today?

AlwaysR8chel -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/25/2008 1:41:14 PM)
. . . . ........ wow! Let's see.... a daily joy for me today.... The joy I get from listening to a friend who is utterly bored today.... [:D][:D] Does that count?

joy2give2u -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/25/2008 1:43:14 PM)
Why of course it counts Rach..........especially so if the person's name implies they want to give you joy LOL

Mrs.Above_All -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/25/2008 1:44:52 PM)
Hey you! It's a joy that you've started this thread. [:)]

joy2give2u -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/25/2008 1:48:57 PM)
I went for a short, very short due to weather, walk at noon.........The sun is out, the air cold and the sun making the snow sparkle like diamonds........ I couldn't help but think since Jesus made me as white a snow I too sparkle like a diamond......... One of the biggest difference I have noticed in my life since I went from knowing the Lord to Knowing him is how he takes the very ordinary and makes them extraordinary

joy2give2u -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/25/2008 1:50:25 PM)
Hi Above All.........thank you and welcome......I look forward to reading as you share the joys God is giving you in your daily life.

cammo2006 -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/25/2008 2:02:49 PM)
Not exactly today's joy, but it's a joy anyway... Seeing young (late primary/early high school) kids absolutely passionate about Christ. As a part of Cell we went down there on Wednesday in support of their camp. Man, it was great to see them go nuts. Actually, it was kind of fun, we got involved a little, they have "wars" (just games, really, and good sportsmanship is actively promoted) but they were having a tug of war game at the start of the meeting. Sure enough, they call up the leaders and those of us visiting from the young adult ministry for a game. i haven't done that in SO LONG!!! Did I mention my side won? [:D] Seriously though, it was great fun. The worship was great too, as was the word... It's amazing how a word can be just as appropriate to us as it is to school-aged kids.

joy2give2u -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/25/2008 2:07:26 PM)
I agree cammo........ We hear so much negative today about young kids but rarely do we hear the positive things........and there are many........ I love the freedom teenagers seem to have in their relationships with the Lord.....often they lack the religious bondage of adult and know how to worship in spirit and truth........full of passion and hungry for more of God. Very cool you were able to be apart of it at the camp.......very cool indeed........did it make you hungry for more passion in your relationship with the Lord? Oh and how could I forget.....congrats on your victory........[:)][:)]

cammo2006 -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/25/2008 2:26:44 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: joy2give2u I agree cammo........ We hear so much negative today about young kids but rarely do we hear the positive things........and there are many........ I love the freedom teenagers seem to have in their relationships with the Lord.....often they lack the religious bondage of adult and know how to worship in spirit and truth........full of passion and hungry for more of God. Very cool you were able to be apart of it at the camp.......very cool indeed........did it make you hungry for more passion in your relationship with the Lord? Oh and how could I forget.....congrats on your victory........[:)][:)] Oh, definitely. It was their last night down there too, so it was great to be a part of it. It was great to be back down there, I went to several camps at the same location so it was really something to be back down there. In case you're wondering, no, I'm not a leader by any measure. I do want to move more towards that this year, though, and this has definitely stirred that up. But more than that, it's stirring me up to actually do something with my other gifts which can be applied more immediately than that. I mentioned worship - music is something that really connects to my soul. I write songs. It's one of the things I do. (see blog). But I also sing. Well, I'm told. While it's not just walk up and serve, there's some small preparatory steps, and it's probably a good first port of call. That and I need to get a job. [:D]

joy2give2u -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/25/2008 2:45:19 PM)
quote: it's stirring me up to actually do something with my other gifts Interesting you bring up stirring.........Last night in small group we had a long discussion about stirring. One of the things we felt God telling us is so often we wait for God( or sometimes even others) to come and stir up the gifts He has given us.......he already gave us everything we need to walk in the gift when he gave the gift to us........ But we need to stir them up..........We need to take action, stepping out with faith, in the gifts God has given us. I think it is really wonderful God gifted you in music and you write your own music........Music is a powerful weapon often used by the Lord in battle. It opens doors and tears down strongholds preparing our way to victorious living......It is a gift too powerful not to use........I will pray you continue to stir up this gifting. quote: That and I need to get a job I thought you stayed home to take care of your grandmother? If so that in itself is a wonderful gift.

Focusing -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/25/2008 3:29:03 PM)
Right on Missy!!! Your own PFY thread [:D] Let's see, what joy do I have today ...... The rain clouds are being replaced by big fluffy white clouds The sun is peaking out My tummy is starting to feel a little better Yep, I'd have to say there's a little joy going on. [:D][:D]

iwillfearnoevil -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/25/2008 3:41:03 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: joy2give2u I love the freedom teenagers seem to have in their relationships with the Lord.....often they lack the religious bondage of adult and know how to worship in spirit and truth........full of passion and hungry for more of God. so true. the teenagers i have the privildge of working with are awesome and very unabashed and try to seek after God. speaking of joy, i'm so excited for youth convention coming up in a couple of months. there's just something about seeing 7,000 teens jumping around and praising God during worship. last year was my first convention and one of the best experiences of my life. Jeff Deyo is coming back again to lead worship I can't wait! woo hoo!

joy2give2u -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/25/2008 3:57:42 PM)
Sam don't you just love it when rain clouds are replaced by big white fluffy white clouds.....especially when it happens somewhere other then the sky.........like maybe in us? Iwillfearnoevil........the conference sounds like a blast.....the excitement and passion is so contagious........... I think often of what it means to have child like faith......... When my oldest niece was four years old we took her to the state football game in indy. She fell asleep long before we hit the city and did not wake up till we were parked in the underground parking lot. I will never forget the look on her face when we exited the doors and for the first time in her young life she saw sky scrappers. Her mouth opened wide, her big brown eyes were so big and full of wonder they dominated her face........ She just stood there at the foot of a building so big her mind could not comprehend......... That is how I want to be with the Lord........Daily I want to open the exit door of my soul and see Him in such grandeur.......so large that His presence dominates the landscape before me.........I want to walk in the shadow of his greatness with my mouth opened wide, my eyes huge with wonder........and a realization of how very small I am compared to how huge he is......I want to see Him daily as if I were a child who just saw her first sky scrapper.......[:D] [:D]

cammo2006 -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/25/2008 4:02:53 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: joy2give2u quote: it's stirring me up to actually do something with my other gifts Interesting you bring up stirring.........Last night in small group we had a long discussion about stirring. One of the things we felt God telling us is so often we wait for God( or sometimes even others) to come and stir up the gifts He has given us.......he already gave us everything we need to walk in the gift when he gave the gift to us........ But we need to stir them up..........We need to take action, stepping out with faith, in the gifts God has given us. I think it is really wonderful God gifted you in music and you write your own music........Music is a powerful weapon often used by the Lord in battle. It opens doors and tears down strongholds preparing our way to victorious living......It is a gift too powerful not to use........I will pray you continue to stir up this gifting. quote: That and I need to get a job I thought you stayed home to take care of your grandmother? If so that in itself is a wonderful gift. I write more lyrics than actual music, though I do a little bit of that too. I occasionally dabble in poetry as well. There's really no reason nan couldn't do what I'm doing herself. All I'm actually doing is making sure her insulin and medication is given to her and that she eats at regular intervals, so it's not as though I'm doing backbreaking work, though it is essential she gets these things. It's just that she sleeps all day generally, and obviously that means she doesn't keep up with what she needs to do (which, of course, is why she lives here rather than at her home).

joy2give2u -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/25/2008 4:09:49 PM)
quote: it's not as though I'm doing backbreaking work, It may not be backbreaking work but it is very important work......you are giving so much to her quality of life because if her meds and foods were not monitored she would have serious problems........ My father was a diabetic and was often too stubborn to let me help him leading to low sugar attacks keeping him for living his life to the fullest..........If I could turn back the clock and do something different with my father I would figured out a way to have a nurse with him when I was not there......... So please Cammo don't diminish the importance of what you do for your grandmother.

Focusing -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/25/2008 5:33:43 PM)
quote: Sam don't you just love it when rain clouds are replaced by big white fluffy white clouds.....especially when it happens somewhere other then the sky.........like maybe in us? Yep! That describes coming out of a funk. Funny how we go through "stuff" in our lives, and we know God is working in us, and we pray and we try to understand why, and then one day, the rain clouds disappear. The sun shines for us again. What a great analogy!! [:D] And speaking of skies, sky scrapers! I work in the heart of downtown, and sometimes when I take my walks, there is no sunshine, just shade from the height of all the sky scrapers. I love to stop and look up, I get that feeling of vertigo - just a bit - and I see the beautiful blue sky. When I take my afternoon break, I talk with a friend, and I like to sit outside in the courtyard of our office building, and it's just so beautiful! The trees, the sky peaking out between the buildings, and it's like a little oasis right there in the midst of all those high rises. Very peaceful [:D]

Focusing -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/26/2008 11:30:19 AM)
A joy to share today...... I am feeling much much better! I must thank everyone who has prayed for me, and especially God who has blessed me so much [:D]

Mrs.Above_All -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/28/2008 3:02:59 AM)
Aloha all you joyful people! [:)] What brings me joy is G-d's gentle correction when I act like a brat. lol! And He did it through my DF, John too. I was truly blessed this past weekend. My weekly Torah study brings me joy! ...Oh and please...call me Trishy! [;)] I bet some of this chocolate covered shortbread cookies will bring you all joy. And remember...cyber food has no calories! [sm=thumbsup.gif]

AlwaysR8chel -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/28/2008 8:59:27 AM)
. . . . ........ reading this entire conversation has given me joy. [:D] This morning... the sunrise was so very cool.... lots of pink hues.... I'm soooo glad Jesus loves color.... and gave us lots of it in this world! [;)]

joy2give2u -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/28/2008 9:59:47 AM)
Good morning Rach, Trishy and Sam......... I agree Rach wasn't the sunrise a wonder gift with which to start the day.

Focusing -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/28/2008 10:05:30 AM)
Good morning!! It rained most of the weekend. It was so humid this morning that I actually turned my AC on [sm=icon_smile_yikes.gif] Driving to work, the dark grey clouds were rolling away, into the distance, to provide water to another part of the desert ........ and right above me the blue sky appeared ........... and grew ........... and when I got to the office, and arrived at my desk, I could see the sun shining brightly through the eastern windows. It was absolutely beautiful!! Part of the joy a desert rain brings is clear air in the valley. I am so fortunate to work on the 21st floor, the ability to see so much from this height is amazing, and right now I can go and look out any window in any direction and see the mountains in the distance, with the sun shining on their slopes, creating shadows, creating an incredible visual in hues of purple and plum, and smile at the natural beauty that God has given us ........ all we need to do is open our eyes to see it. He does this with no expectation of thanks ........... but, how can we not thank Him for providing this artwork that cannot be duplicated by any person on earth?

AlwaysR8chel -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/28/2008 10:39:10 AM)
. . . ....... I really think one of Jesus' favorite colors is pink! [:D]

joy2give2u -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/28/2008 11:54:42 AM)
I went to the beach yesterday after church. The sun was shinning and the temps had warmed up to about 35 degrees. For anyone reading who does not know me the beach to which I refer is along the shores of Lake Michigan's sunset coast........where high sand dunes and light houses are the big attractions. Most don't venture to the beach in the winter but I love it. Though the lake does not freeze across it will freeze along the shore.....As it does the incoming waves form hills and valleys, each differently shaped....it is beautiful. Yesterday standing at an overlook on a bluff I could see ice for a mile if not more out. Down below at beach level the ice seemed to be solid but from the bluff I could see the cracks in the ice.......I could see the ice chunks floating and moving with the current........ What a difference location made for viewing. On the beach the mounds formed by the waves appeared huge, often as big as a single story house, and open water was not visible. Beach level was beautiful, exciting and seemed to beckon me to explore.....As I walked the scenery before me, marveling at the ice sculptures, and admiring the artistry of God's creation I thought I was seeing all the beauty the frozen lake michigan shoreline had to offer...... Then I climbed the overlook to the bluff. Beauty took on a whole new meaning. Seeing the whole picture paled what I had seen down on the beach. The sun was setting, casting the white frozen shore in shades of red, orange and purple. The mounds I had been exploring earlier seemed to come alive as they danced washed in color. The cracks in the ice, which I had not seen from below, took on a different color then the ice creating the illusion of flowing purple rivers. As I stood there intoxicated by the scene unfolding before me I couldn't help but wonder if this is how God feels when he looks down at His creation. From His vantage point is it so much more amazingly beautiful then our view from down here? A moment came of sadness. The beauty was to breathtaking not to have someone to share it and I was alone. (Well my dog Gilbert was there but he didn't seem to interested in the awe inspiring view) I lifted my eyes toward the heavens and explained to the Lord how very sad it was not to have someone with whom to share this beauty. He whispered back.......I know Joy, I know. My mind recalled Job 38 and 39 where God speaks with an amazement and awe about His creation. Where he says to Job be amazed at the things I have made.......look at my handiwork and be amazed. As I stood there, surrounded by the handiwork of God, I felt the pain he feels when we, His children, go about our busy lives not noticing or taking pleasure in all that God has made. How many of us could write a chapter like Psalm 104 expressing awe at God's creation? I wonder if the man I marry will see the beauty I see? Will he stand in awe and take pleasure in the handiwork of the Lord? For my sake I pray he will. Not being able to share such a pleasure with the one I love would be so sad. In Isaiah God says he sent His son to forgive our sins for His sake........God so wants us, you and me, as His bride that he was willing to forsake His own son.........He wants intimacy with us and to be able to talk to us face to face........ AND He want to stand in silent awe, sharing the beauty of his handiwork, with His bride. He desires His bride to receive as much pleasure in the beauty of His creation as he does.......He desires someone who understands He did not design nature for production, though it is productive, but for enjoyment. A bride who, understands it's function but relishes it's beauty. A bride who will find pleasure in things which bring Him such pleasure. How often do I take the time to see God's creation through His eyes? How often do I allow myself to stop long enough to soak in its beauty? How much pleasure do I receive from it? We were created in the image of God allowing us to receive as much pleasure from creation as he does......We are the ones who limit ourselves by standing on the beach and never seeking to see it from God advantage point. Dailyjoy comes from taking pleasure daily in the beauty of God's creation.

hotsaucygma -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/28/2008 1:30:59 PM)
Well, I am so glad that someone told me the PFY thread existed... thank you! Hope you guys don't mind me popping in too. We may have been walking on the lakeshore about the same time Joy- but I was on Lake Superior's shore on Sunday! The weather was beautiful, close to 30* and sunny. I am almost always awed by the big lake, but in the winter it does have a special quality. The ice the waves leave on the shore can make such interesting shapes, the sun shining on the ice is spectacular! There have been many days and nights that I have sat on that shore and let God heal my heart... and many days and nights I have just enjoyed His creation and had relaxing, enjoyable, lazy time spent listening to the endless lap of water on the shore. Truly a blessing- or a daily joy! [:D]

joy2give2u -> RE: Dailyjoy (1/28/2008 1:50:40 PM)
quote: The ice the waves leave on the shore can make such interesting shapes, the sun shining on the ice is spectacular! There have been many days and nights that I have sat on that shore and let God heal my heart... and many days and nights I have just enjoyed His creation and had relaxing, enjoyable, lazy time spent listening to the endless lap of water on the shore. I knew I liked you for some reason........a woman after my own heart. I was wondering out loud to Gilbert as I drove home about how I would feel moving away from the great lakes. Earlier in the day one of my nieces asked me if I was going to move away from them when I got married. I answered it is a possibility........ letting them know that moving did not mean they would not be a part of my life. I told them no matter where I moved....be it Alaska, Maine or somewhere in Indiana they could come and spend a week or so with me during the summer..... Now that my father has gone to be with Jesus I was prepared to move where-ever the Lord leads me but driving home I realized I hadn't really considered how much I would miss the beauty of Lake Michigan........ Would the place I move offer a place for me to go and spend time in solitude with the Lord.......a place offering as much beauty and peace as the great lakes do? Then I realized there are many people who never see it as beautiful as I do........they may look at it and think oh that is pretty........or spend time playing in the waves and sand in the summer and enjoy visiting......but it does not leave them in awe and wonder.......breathless at its beauty. What makes Lake Michigan a place of awe and wonder is seeing it through the eyes of God......Allowing the Holy Spirit to open my eyes to see God's glory revealed in it.....to see His pleasure in it........to see His handiwork. As long as I am open to seeing creation through the eyes of the creator I will find the same awe and wonder in nature no matter the location of or object viewed. All things are beautiful seen through the eyes of the artist........

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