Tag: joy

What joy, what joy for those whose hope is in the name of the Lord

In my last post I mentioned 1 Peter 1:8. Every time I recite it, it catches me. [You] rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory. Joy is such an important word to me because I lived without it so long. I was what celebrated Welsh pastor D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones referred to as a “miserable Christian”. Honestly, I still struggle with joy, and I’m sure I’m not alone. For me, part of the reason for the struggle is found in King David’s words from Psalm 51.

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Ok. Ok. Ok. 1 Peter project. I know, but…

I’m reading a new devotional: Nailed It. 365 Sarcastic Devotions for Angry or Worn-Out People by Anne Kennedy. Don’t you love that? I bought copies for myself and my sisters based solely on the title and a couple Twitter recommendations. I’m only 3 devotions in, but it’s good. Yes, Kennedy uses sarcasm, but she’s also serious about pointing readers to truth about God and themselves.

The third day jumped off from Genesis 2:26-27, when God says he’s going to create man in his image. 

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