JOYFUL
When you hear the word joyful, what comes to your mind? How would you define joyful? According to Webster (pg. 466), joyful is a strong feeling of great happiness; delight; a state or source of contentment or satisfaction; anything which makes one delighted or happy.
A few days ago during my devotional time I ran across a scripture that expresses what joy is according to the Word of God. It seems I am drawn to this Psalm and have been reflecting on it. Meditating upon Psalm 119; I realized most of us have it all wrong. Even Webster does not have it right; unless he was to correlate his definition to the fact that, joy is only possible if Psalm 119 has been applied or fulfilled in your life.
Lord Jesus it is my desire to live in a continuous joyful state. I pray that Psalm 119 would be my life and that of your people. Amen
Psalm 119:1-16 (NLT)
Joyful are people of integrity, who follow the instructions of the LORD.
Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts.
They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths.
You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully.
Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!
Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands.
As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should!
I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me! Beth
How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word.
I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands.
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
I praise you, O LORD; teach me your decrees.
I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us.
I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches.
I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways.
I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word.
Joyful are those who obey his laws and search for him with all their hearts.
They do not compromise with evil, and they walk only in his paths.
You have charged us to keep your commandments carefully.
Oh, that my actions would consistently reflect your decrees!
Then I will not be ashamed when I compare my life with your commands.
As I learn your righteous regulations, I will thank you by living as I should!
I will obey your decrees. Please don’t give up on me! Beth
How can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word.
I have tried hard to find you— don’t let me wander from your commands.
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
I praise you, O LORD; teach me your decrees.
I have recited aloud all the regulations you have given us.
I have rejoiced in your laws as much as in riches.
I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways.
I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word.
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