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NURTURING THE JOY OF THE LORD (1)

TIMES OF REFRESHING ONLINE DAILY DEVOTIONAL www.thefountspring.org

DATE: WEDNESDAY, 30 AUGUST 2023

So, beloved, it’s one thing to experience the joy of the Lord and it’s another to grow and nurture this joy in our lives. Couple of days ago, we explored ways to activate the joy of the Lord in our lives, and in this new series we shall be looking at the importance of nurturing this joy and the practical ways to do so. The joy of the Lord flourishes in the presence of God. Therefore, the first way to nurture this joy is to remain connected with God. Any wonder, the Psalmist declared,

Bottom of FormSCRIPTURE: “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” — Psalm 16:11 (NIV)

REFRESHING FOR THE DAY: Nurturing the joy of the Lord is like a garden, as the gardener tends to their plants, we must tend to our hearts by deepening our connection with God. It involves spending time in God’s presence through prayer, worship, and studying the Word. As we commune with God, He reveals the path of life, and in His presence, we find lasting joy. Stay Refreshed!

NOTE THIS: Just as plants need sunlight to grow, our joy needs the light of God’s presence to flourish.

RESPONSIBILITY: So, let’s take a moment to reflect on our current connection with God. Are there any areas where we can deepen our relationship with Him to nurture the joy in our hearts?

PRAYER: Oh LORD, help us to connect to You. And through prayers, worship, and the study of the Word, cause us to deepen our relationship with You, in the name of Jesus’ Amen!

PROPHETIC WORD: As we connect to God in prayers, worship, and the study of His Word, may our joy grow and be nurtured, in the name of Jesus’ Amen!

BIBLE TEXTS: Psalm 16:11

As always, thanks for reading and until next time. May today’s Times of Refreshing refresh, encourage and empower you! For more please visit: www.thefountspring.org or contact us on contact@thefountspring.org

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Obiorah, Emeka Prince is a Gospel Servant, an author, a counsellor, a teacher and a minister of the Word. He is a versatile writer and a blogger. He has written many articles published online. He is a member of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria, (CCRN). He is the author of Times of Refreshing Online Daily Devotional, a daily online devotional that was borne out of the inspiration and direction of the Holy Spirit. It ushers fresh breath into the souls of men, while refreshing and nourishing his spiritual wellbeing. He is the Founder and the Chairman Board of Trustee of The Fount Spring Empowerment Foundation, a non-governmental Organization formed to be a source of help to humanity towards empowering the people. He is happily married to Vivian and proud father to Testimony and Thanksgiving.