According to Galatians 5:22,joy is a fruit of the spirit-not sadness,discouragement or depression.If you and I will remain filled with the Holy Spirit throughout each day,He will inspire and energize us to be joy-full,inspite of outward circumstances."In (God's) presence is fullness of joy"(Psalms 16:11).The presence of joy gives us the endurance to rise above all negative circumstances and enjoy all that God has for us.
One major way to stay full of the spirit is to keep the word of God in our mouth and in our mind,not problems(Joshua 1:8).Our excessive thoughts about the situation often lead to words that stir up negative emotions.
Another way to stay full of joy is to purposely choose to keep a song of praise in your heart and on your lips.Isaiah 61:3 says God has given us a garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.This joy-full "jacket" is ours,but we have to choose to put it on daily.
One major way to stay full of the spirit is to keep the word of God in our mouth and in our mind,not problems(Joshua 1:8).Our excessive thoughts about the situation often lead to words that stir up negative emotions.
Another way to stay full of joy is to purposely choose to keep a song of praise in your heart and on your lips.Isaiah 61:3 says God has given us a garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.This joy-full "jacket" is ours,but we have to choose to put it on daily.
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This is so true. Music is a really big part of my life and when I stopped listening to world radio and started listening to Christian music and radio, I could feel a huge difference in my walk.
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