ASDAL/joy

J O Y

Through Prayer

"Lord Jesus, You don't want me depressed any longer. Even though my
circumstances aren't right I know You can give me joy. You want me to shine as
a light in the world....I don't have to wait for everything to get straightened out.
I just have to ask you for joy and I do Lord! Lift my depression and pessimism
and give me Your JOY. Thank You Lord. Amen." Blow Away

Through Bible Promises

"He [Christ] will be a joy and a delight to you..." Luke 1:14

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him,
so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
Romans 15:13
"I have told you this that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be
complete." John 15:11

"...this day is sacred to the Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is
your strength." Nehemiah 8:10
"But the fruit of the Spirit is...joy..." Galatians 5:22

"...Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete." John 16:24

Put a Song in Your Heart

JOYFUL, JOYFUL, WE ADORE THEE
Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of Love;
Hearts unfold like flow'rs before Thee, Hail Thee as the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, Drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day!
All Thy works with joy surround Thee, Earth and heav'n reflect Thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around Thee, Center of unbroken praise;
Field and forest, vale and mountain, Bloss-'ming meadow, flashing sea,
Chanting bird and flowing fountain Call us to rejoice in Thee.
Thou art giving and forgiving, Ever blessing, ever blest,
Well-spring of the joy of living, Ocean-depth of happy rest!
Thou the Father, Christ our Brother- All who live in love of Thine;
Teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine. SDA Hymnal #12

Through the Experience of Others

"His [Christ's] countenance did not wear an expression of grief and repinning, but
ever one of peaceful serenity. His heart was a wellspring of life, and wherever He
went He carried rest and peace, joy and gladness." Read the entire chapter:
"Rejoicing in the Lord" right here in Steps to Christ. Click on
< Go to: Book & Page >. Scroll down to < Steps to Christ > to the Table of
Contents.