(Neh 8:10 NKJV)\u00a0 Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our LORD. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”<\/p>\n
The joy of the Lord is our strength! This has been our anthem this week, as we have worked our way through some tough things, meeting opposition as we moved forward.<\/p>\n
Hanging our heads is always so much easier, but holding them high and pulling on God, taking on His joy, is so much better!<\/p>\n
Sometimes it seems like we can sail through each day and everything falls into place, and then there are those days (or weeks) when it seems like it takes everything we have just to keep going.<\/p>\n
Regardless of whether we\u2019re in the first situation or second situation, it\u2019s God\u2019s joy that sustains and keeps us strong. If we lose our joy, we get miserable, weak and negative.<\/p>\n
If the enemy has been beating on your door this week (or even if he hasn\u2019t), make sure you\u2019re holding your head up high, looking to God and letting His joy be full in you.<\/p>\n
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie<\/p>\n
Seven Seas Ministries
\nP.O. Box 272
\nBradford, RI 02808<\/p>\n
401-377-5400<\/p>\n
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