CHRIST’S JOY IS REFRESHING (1)
TIMES OF REFRESHING DAILY DEVOTIONAL www.thefountspring.org
DATE: MONDAY, 26 AUGUST 2024
In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to find ourselves drained—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We chase after deadlines, grapple with challenges, and often wear the burdens of our responsibilities like heavy chains. In the midst of all this, the idea of joy can sometimes seem distant or fleeting, something that comes in bursts but never truly stays. Yet, Christ offers us a different kind of joy—one that is not dependent on our circumstances but rooted deeply in His love and presence.
SCRIPTURE: “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” – John 15:11 (NKJV)
REFRESHING FOR THE DAY: The joy that Christ gives is not the temporary happiness that the world offers. It is a joy that refreshes our soul, a joy that sustains us even in the midst of trials. This joy is refreshing because it is connected to the very nature of Christ—unchanging, eternal, and abundant. It is the joy that comes from knowing we are loved by the Creator, that our lives have purpose, and that we are never alone in our journey. Stay Refreshed!
NOTE THIS: Christ’s joy is a fountain that never runs dry. It is always available to refresh us, renew us, and restore us.
RESPONSIBILITY: So, beloved, as we go through our day, let’s carry this joy in our hearts, knowing that in Christ, we have all that we need to live a life full of peace, purpose, and abundant joy.
PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the refreshing joy that You offer us. In the midst of our busy and sometimes challenging lives, help us to remain in Your love and to draw from the well of Your joy. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
PROPHETIC WORD: May the Lord fill our hearts with His peace, and may His joy be our strength in every circumstance. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
BIBLE TEXTS: John 15:11
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