4. My heart is not always contrite and my posture is not always meek. They can turn a negative feeling into a positive one, and turn your sad thoughts into happier ones. Psalm 118:24 creation life Though the fig tree does not bud Hear our prayers, Lord, for all those who grieve. "Almighty God, grant that the new birth of your Son in the flesh redeems us from the old slavery under the yoke of sin, so we may receive him with joy as . Often, we think that Biblical joy should feellike happiness. Jesus, be with me as I search to find my lost joy. Now that you've prayed, are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Please help me avoid the temptation to think that there is joy apart from you and your ways. Come, Lordand come soon. Loving Father, thank You for the joy and peace that reigns in our hearts as we rest and abide in the Lord Jesus Christ. Loving Lord, I know that in Your presence is the fullness of joy and at Your right hand are joys for ever more. I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. In the blink of an eye things can change. James 1:2-3 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Joyful, joyful we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, Opening to the sun above. 2023 Oldtown Publishing LLC 479 State Route 17 N I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. (Phil 4:12 NIV). Let something wonderful begin in us something surprising and holy. In Jesus' name,Amen. We pray that Your joy and peace would rest upon us, and that we would be filled to overflowing with Your Holy Spirit, during this time together. Father, You command us to be joyful always, but You do not expect us to be able to figure out how to attain or retain that joy ourselves. The joy of the Lord is my strength. . Amen. Theres the joy and wonder of the living miracle of birth. Thank you for all of the animals and creatures that you made. For full disclosure, click here. But when times are hard and we are truly being tested, happiness scurries away. Help me to see past the opposing views and disagreements of everyone around me and settle my anxieties. Amen.". And in that spirit, I share with you these four psalms. Download high quality royalty free Joy Of God clip art graphics. Thank you for the love we know love in marriages, love in families, love in your family, the church. Prayer is one of the most powerful forces in the world. He teaches me to look and find Chances to be friendly and kind. I place my anxieties and worries at your feet in the faith that you gave me each challenge so that I may win over and learn. Mental prayer, which the early Carmelites promoted and perfected, certainly may include a simple thought of thanksgiving lifted to God in the heart. (Psalm 100). Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: Pray that all our laws may protect and defend the innocent life which lives within each mother's womb. Spend time with someone who brings you joy. Provide me with a faith so strong it cant be tainted and let me use that faith against all the evils in existence. Remind us to wait patiently, and find peace in your plan. Amidah from the Jewish Faith "We give thanks to you, for you are the Lord our God and the God of our fathers forever and ever. Heavenly Father, how I bless and thank You for the glad tidings of great joy that were given to all people, through that angelic host so many years ago. Prayer for Joy and Hope O Lord, my King, bless my thoughts with hope for my future as I tread through the harsh happenings of this world. Thank you so much for joining me in prayer last month. Right now, I lift up my brothers and sisters in Christ who are going through difficult times or feeling alone or discouraged. Hear, O Lord, and be merciful to me!O Lord, be my Helper!You have turned for me my mourning into dancing;You have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness,that my glory may sing Your praise and not be silent.O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever. Even when I am lacking, and things dont turn out the way I expected, help me to rejoice in You, and be joyful in You because You are my Savior. Hear our prayers, Lord, for our nation. The believers joy is rooted in nothing else but who God is. It feels countercultural to feel joy when life is tough, but thats exactly what You call us to. Eternity is too short to praise and magnify Your glorious name for all Your goodness and love towards me, and to all who are called by Your name, for in You is the fullness of joy. Dear Heavenly Father, I know that in You is joy everlasting and eternal hope and I have all that I need in You, but Lord I feel so empty of joy. While I struggle under my burden, I know that you are there to support me and guide me through everything that happens. You are the God of joy. Lead me away from hate and anger toward love. I know what it is to be in need, he said, and I know what it is to have plenty. How do we recognize a threat to our joy, employ a strategy to refute it, and come out stronger on the other side of it still gripping our God-given joy? Whenever you feel like life is getting a bit too tough, seek help and peace from these prayers and acquire the happiness you deserve. Amen., Holy Lord, I want so bad to be happy. Increase our love for one another and for You. On your special day, I wish you many more years of graceful aging in peace, good health and prosperity. May the Lord bless us and keep us as we draw closer to Jesus. Make my smile linger upon my lips as I think back to an amazing memory of a sunlit place. I pray that I may keep my eyes fixed firmly on the Lord Jesus and live in total dependence on Him, in the knowledge that He has overcome the world, and has promised to give us His joy and peace in our hearts. With every step we take, we get to know Him more. - James 1:2-3. Leader: "Joy to the World" Isaac Watts wrote in 1719. How it rejoices my heart and guards my mind, with each passing day. I thank you that a life following your commandments produces deep joy. In Jesus' name,Amen. And there are prayers for the more profound occurrences in lifelove and marriage, pregnancy and childbirth, illness, loss, and death. In Jesus holy name, I pray. In Your name alone, Amen., O Lord, you are my hope when times are rough. Help me serve those who are in need. 7. I need You near me each moment, so joy can consume my spirit. Free us for joyful obedience to your claim and call on our lives this day and every day. I am heartbroken, and my wick has burned out. Thank You, that in Christ we have received newness of life and become a new creation in Him. Through you, I no longer feel sorrow or grief. Romans 12:12 prayer patience Rejoice in the Lord always. Please help me to remember this truth when I am feeling discouraged. The lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; indeed, I have a beautiful inheritance. Praise God in highest heaven!". Jennifer, Thank you so much for this month of prayers!! You set all things in accordance to your time. In your love, I can rejoice in everlasting happiness and joy. Father, in a world where there are so many difficult situations, troubled times and hurting hearts, we lift up those that are going through grievous times and entrust them into Your care. You are more of a friend to me than I am to myself., Heavenly Father, my heart has been shattered to pieces. Our heavenly Father, your love upon us is what has granted us the blessing to see this day. We ask that as You send us out from this place, we have a joyful expectation of what You are going to accomplish in each of our lives, and ask that You would remain close to each one in the days that lie ahead. These are our prayers, offered in the name of Jesus our Lord. Prayer for Joy and Faith Lord of Mercy and Love, remind me not to let my joy fade as I look out at the increasing problems around me. My soul is beaten down and I am always tired, not wanting to face the day. Thank You that the joy of the Lord is my strength, and I pray that my work colleagues and all with whom I come in contact may see the love of Jesus flowing through me and desire to have the joy that of knowing Him as Saviour brings, so that they too may be drawn into saving faith in Him. There is nothing in my cup, and life feels so empty. (Psalm 30:1-12). Almighty God, thank Thee for the job of this day . We pray for those affected by natural disasters and the lingering effects of natural disasters: protect them and give them the aid they need. Amen. Joy makes us strong." ~Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline Spiritual Discipline of Gratitude Gratitude is being aware and giving thanks to God for all his blessings upon your life. When we face trials that are beyond our understanding, help us to find peace. Thanks for sharing how this post encouraged you, friend. Click the button below! In Jesus awesome name, I pray. Help me to place my joy in You, because You are my ultimate treasure. I pray for You to not leave me or give up on me. The NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible states that rejoicing might be associated with praise., The strength we need is in Christ. Regardless of religion, one simple prayer can turn everything around. With Your upon me, I no longer feel sorrow or grief. Can really relate to the comparison and need to focus on God in the good times. Let me awaken each morning with hope for everything that the world has to offer. When I am down or depressed, please remind me of all of the many reasons why I should be thankful and guide my spirit toward your happiness., May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. That is why, for Christs sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. Hail Mary, full of grace. I have had a difficult time experiencing joy lately. People: Loving God, as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, fill our hearts not only with hope and peace . Theres the joy and wonder of the new beginnings that come with marriage. You have given me spiritual gifts that I can use to serve others and to show them the love that You call me to. In Jesus' name,Amen. Thank You for the joy I have in You, through the blood of Jesus Christ my Saviour, and thank You Father, for the peace and love and hope that I receive from You so freely as Your eternal gift of grace to all Who trust Jesus as Saviour. Thank You, that the joy of the Lord is our strength and that You have promised that Your grace is sufficient for all eventualities. For your churchshow us your way: your way to live the truth with our lives, and declare the truth with our lips, with gentleness and love. I will be sure to check out your series at Pleasing to the Potter. In good times and bad, His character and His provision for me mean I can have joy no matter my circumstances. I have faith that everything that happens is a part of your plan. Lead me away from hate and toward love. Yet, today You seem so far. I remain ever grateful and pray that this 80th birthday brings more joy and happiness. Heavenly Father, we rejoice in Your great wisdom and strength and thank You for being an ever present help in time of need. Happiness abounds in my life and my heart, but I long for joy. Maybe youll lift them as prayers of joy from a full heart. Each day seems impossible to get through. In Jesus' name,Amen. Heavenly Father, I look around and find sadness all around. Lord, I pray that I may draw from Your living wells of salvation day by day, and that my joy may be full to overflowing in Jesus, just as You have promised to all that Your children. A Prayer for Cares and Concerns By Chrystal Evans Hurst "Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7 (ESV) Our key Scripture says in 1 Peter 5:7 we ought to cast our. Prayer for Joy and Contentment Dear Jesus, my mind cant seem to settle down and just live for today. And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through. See More Powerful Bible Verses To Get You Through Tough Times. Lord, I want to carry out my work each day to honour You and so I not only ask that You would continue to provide me with the strength, wisdom and grace I need to fulfil the many tasks and duties I am required to do each day, but that I may carry out my responsibilities with an inner peace and a joyful disposition, to Your praise and glory. Thank you for giving us the promise of eternity and everlasting life. Fill me with your joy and take away this sadness. Thank You for the gift of joy. Keep my outlook filled with hope and positivity, remind me to be thankful for each moment, and let my trust in You carry me daily. But even in my weakness, I know that I can call on You. When things are going well, its easy to forget that my true source of joy isnt dependent on what is happening around me. A Prayer For Psalm 28:7 The world around us and our day-to-day circumstances can strip us of living in the light of joy. Spring Celebration Greeting Card. In the world we live in today, there seems to be very little hope left. I have purchased fine things and traveled to far-away places. Its in the name of my Savior, Jesus Christ, that I pray. ( Hope Bollinger) 2. The grace of the lord and his immeasurable peace shall continue to follow you and may you continue to abide in His presence. I pray that You capture my spirit and tightly weave in joy, so it is bounded by grace and can never escape. Thank You for the simple things in life and those that we so often take for granted, for flowers and food, for mountains and streams, for our senses and the many joys that we gain from seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting and touching. Not in a one-time miraculous way, but with the continued presence of the Holy Spirit, and through Pauls relationship with Him. Through His earthly footsteps, we study the example He left for us to follow. O God, please help me to find rest and happiness within your plan. Make this day a wonder and I will marvel as my faith grows. Why Do We Need to Be Crucified with Christ? Thank You, that when few or many meet together to glorify You, You are right in the midst of us and we pray that our time together would be productive and honouring to You. He teaches me to be my best By helping sailors in distress. In Your loving name, I pray. - Oxford Prayer Book. I ask that You provide me with joy immeasurable. Teach me how to touch each soul I meet and be thankful for every person in my life. Even in those days, You call me to come to You and find your joy and rest waiting for me. Celebrate always,the VOICE paraphrases, andRejoice always, the New International Version states. Meg Bucher encourages others to seek Him first through her life as a stay-at-home mom and career as a freelance writer, teaching Emoti-moms Weekly Bible Study, and leading the kids' worship teams at her local church. Through tender love poems, righteous prayers, and vital provocations, we see the colonizers we carry within ourselves being laid to rest. Logo Design Church. In myself, I cannot boast, and my sinfulness has humbled me many times. I pray that you bring me the peace and joy that I seek in life. I'll share that with you in a future post.) Lord, we know that only in Him is true peace and lasting joy to be found, and as we sing the Christmas carols and choruses this Christmas season, we pray that true joy would come into the world, and that many would find their peace. Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls,yet I will rejoice in the Lord. Amen.. I especially pray that You would help me to be a joy to fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. Thank You, that the joy of the Lord is our strength. I desire to be near You every moment, and I know if I am, I will be able to receive the joy that is waiting for me. You call the weak, the meek, the humble, and the contrite to receive Your grace. celebration. Mahashivratri is celebrated with great fervor and devotion throughout India and in Hindu communities around the world. I have set the Lord always before me;because He is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices;my flesh also dwells secure.For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol,or let your holy one see corruption.You make known to me the path of life;in Your presence there is fullness of joy;at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Loving Lord, how grateful we are for the many joys in life that You in Your grace have bestowed on us in such abundance. And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness:" Psalms 32:11 "Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart." Psalms 30:5 "For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." Psalms 35:27 Lord, I give all my worries and cares to you. I will place my anxieties at your feet in the knowledge that you gave me each struggle so that I may triumph and learn. AMEN. For His anger is but for a moment,and His favor is for a lifetime.Weeping may tarry for the night,but joy comes with the morning. Mend my heart, O God. I know that You use trials to purify me, just like gold that goes through fierce fire, burning out the impurities so that the goldsmith can see his reflection in the gold. Pope Francis has written a short note to the faithful for the month of May 2020, offering the text of two . A Prayer For Psalm 16:11 Lord, thank you that living with you and in your ways is not a burden but a gift. I pray that Your joy and laughter may flow through me to others who are facing similar difficulties and hardships, and that together we may maintain an ever deepening trust in You, as we look for Your any day return to take us to be with Yourself. Amen.. Heavenly Father, what a comfort to read of the prophets of old who despite the difficulties and dangers that they were called upon to face, were able to rejoice in the Lord and trust in Your never-failing faithfulness. This podcast is different than the written devotional you just read, but carries the same commitment to a closer look at Scripture each day. He and his wife would say the prayer out loud before bed and it put the boy peacefully to sleep every night. Happy new month. as Creative Father, Redeeming Son, and Sustaining Spirit. Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light unto my path, and Your Word is also the joy and rejoicing of my inner being.May I also abide in the truth of Who You are, the God of the universe Who cared for me so deeply that He sent His Son to die so that I might be forgiven. I have struggled with my own kind of hopelessness and joylessness. Help me to find happiness in every moment as I go through each day. Worship regards something as sacred. Liberating God, we offer a prayer of thanksgiving and praise for your hearing the cries of the oppressed. Praise You for these lessons on strength and joy, and for Pauls faithful life witness left behind for us to learn from. Guide me to find joy in each day and appreciate the beauty of your creation. Some days, I dont see the point of it all. Related: 50 Religious Christmas Quotes 2. Lord of Hope and God of all thats newFather, Son and Holy Spirit: Were filled with wonder, gratitude, and joy inspired by the gifts of new life You freely give us. Amen. There might be affiliate links on this page, which means we get a small commission of anything you buy. That is why, for Christs sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For our Enemies Prayers for the Church 7. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!Serve the Lord with gladness!Come into His presence with singing!Know that the Lord, He is God!It is He who made us, and we are His;we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture. Bless your name for giving us the victory and freedom over slavery. But I pray that You would grow me in humility, meekness, and grant me a contrite heart. Please help me find joy in my surroundings and contentment with my circumstances. Prayer for Joy in Trials. But Lord, I ask this not only for myself but for all those that I love and for all my brothers and sisters in Christ, many of whom are facing various difficulties and escalating dangers in these increasingly problematic times. This I ask in Jesus' name,Amen. - Debbie McDaniel A Scriptural Prayer to be Thankful Lord, teach me to be thankful in all circumstances. Help each one to enter into a deeper dependence upon You and come to a closer communion with the Father. Your righteousness, O God,reaches the high heavens.You who have done great things,O God, who is like You?You who have made me see many troubles and calamitieswill revive me again;from the depths of the earthYou will bring me up again. Pope Francis is encouraging the faithful to rediscover the "family" aspect of the Rosary. Not only that, but I pray that You would help me to be a joy to those around me. Yet, through Your bloodshed on the cross, I know You have won my salvation. I ask these things I Jesus name. Help me to discover the joy in each day and the beauty of your creation. Just as a marathon runner must train diligently over time, we must be all-in for this journey with Jesus in order to catch a glimpse of the wisdom that the pages of His Word contain. Because after all, You are the Giver of my cup and every single thing in it. . I ask that You flood my heart with joyous peace, so I can remember what it feels like to smile. - Palm Sunday (Matthew 21:9) He said to them, "The Scriptures declare, 'My Temple will be called a house of prayer,' but you have turned it into a den of thieves!". Happiness abounds in my life and my heart, but I long for joy. She resides in a small, Northern lake town with her husband of ten years, two daughters, and their Golden-doodle. I ask these things in Your precious name. In your mercy, I can rejoice in everlasting happiness and joy. 6. Life is difficult for so many. When you have an excellent relationship with such important matters, you feel a lot better about yourself and your everyday dealings. Dear Lord Jesus, there are so many sad and troublesome things to face in the world today, which too often cause our hearts to become weighed down with difficulties and doubts, but I pray that Your joy would fill my heart and strengthen my soul, and that times of joyful laughter would replace those seasons of weeping and hardship. Thank you for the thrill of celebrations and the enrichment of music. Heavenly Father, I desire joy in the inner man, and Your Word warns us to be on our guard against all kinds of greed and covertness, knowing that life does not consist in the abundance of our possessions, but on our deepening relationship with You. Purify my heart and mind so that I may be at one with you. Everything around me proves I am empty of happy emotions, and I want that to change. Thank You for the joy that I get to experience in joy. (Matthew 28:18, KJV) 2. You will increase my greatnessand comfort me again.I will also praise You with the harpfor Your faithfulness, O my God;I will sing praises to You with the lyre,O Holy One of Israel. could thou and I with Fate conspire . Holy Mary, Mother of Joy: Give courage by your example to those who greet the news of their pregnancy with fear. Lord our Sun and Shield, we thank You for shining over our celebration today. . I pray that like them, I too may receive Your abiding joy and discover like them, that the joy of the Lord is my strength and that the peace that comes from You is an abiding peace that enables me to overcome all difficulties of life, in the power of Your Holy Spirit. By subscribing to the newsletter, you consent to receive emails related to the ministry of A Divine Encounter. All rights reserved. Thank You for Jesus, and the joy and peace that floods the hearts of all who have believed in Him, the rock of their Salvation. Happy 96th Birthday Prayers. Prayers of the People/Intercession on Joy Loving Godwho's with us always and everywhere; who knows all our hurts and sorrows, our joys and celebrations and goes through them with us: Thank you for the hope we have in younothing is impossible for you. Therefore, magnify Yourself in our lives. Prayer For Joy And Happiness God, teach us what it means to have faith in silence. The joy of the Lord is my strength. Bless our hearts with sustaining joy, and the strength to hold onto it no matter what. As I go through each day, help me to touch each soul I encounter, and be thankful for every person in my life.
